Buddha portrait printed on a huge cloth piece is unfurled before the viewers at Zhaibung Monastery. (Xinhua Photo)

Worshippers crowd around the unfolded Buddha portrait (Xinhua Photo)

Lamas attend the opening ceremony (Xinhua Photo)

Dancers perform at the opening ceremony (Xinhua Photo)

Dancers perform at the opening ceremony (Xinhua Photo)

Xinhua, August 24, 2006

Lhasa, China -- The opening ceremony of Xodoin Festival at the Zhaibung Monastery in Lhasa was held on August 23. Lhasa, capital of China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Xodoin means "yoghurt banquet" in Tibetan language, but the activity also features performance of Tibetan dramas and programs highlighting Tibet's culture and economy.