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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kangding
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kangding (formerly spelled Kangting; ; zh, t=天主教康定教區) is a Latin Catholic diocese in the ecclesiastical province of the Metropolitan of Chongqing in western China, but still dependent on the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Established on March 27, 1846 as the Apostolic Vicariate of Lhasa for the Mission of Tibet, its episcopal see is located in the city of Kangding, Sichuanese Tibet, known to the Tibetans as Dartsedo or Tatsienlu. It has been vacant since 1962. Territory The diocese includes the western part of Sichuan Province and theoretically the entire Tibet Autonomous Region. Specifically, it covers the two historical regions of Kham and Sikkim (the latter with its headquarters in Darjeeling, separated from the Apostolic Vicariate of Tibet in 1929); Western Sichuan such as the counties and cities of Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture: Batang, Dapba, Draggo, Garzê, Jagsam, Litang, Nyachukha, Nyagrong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Cultural Revolution
The Cultural Revolution, formally known as the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, was a Social movement, sociopolitical movement in the China, People's Republic of China (PRC). It was launched by Mao Zedong in 1966 and lasted until his death in 1976. Its stated goal was to preserve Ideology of the Chinese Communist Party, Chinese socialism by purging remnants of Capitalism, capitalist and Four Olds, traditional elements from Chinese culture, Chinese society. In May 1966, with the help of the Cultural Revolution Group, Mao launched the Revolution and said that Bourgeoisie, bourgeois elements had infiltrated the government and society with the aim of restoring capitalism. Mao called on young people to Bombard the Headquarters, bombard the headquarters, and proclaimed that "to rebel is justified". Mass upheaval began in Beijing with Red August in 1966. Many young people, mainly students, responded by forming Cadre system of the Chinese Communist Party, cadres of Red Guards th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kingdom Of Sikkim
The Kingdom of Sikkim (Classical Tibetan and , ''Drenjong'', , ''Sikimr Gyalkhab'') officially Dremoshong (Classical Tibetan and ) until the 1800s, was a hereditary monarchy in the Eastern Himalayas which existed from 1642 to 16 May 1975, when it was Annexation of Sikkim, annexed by India. It was ruled by Chogyals of the Namgyal dynasty. History Foundation of the Monarchy According to legend, Khye Bumsa, a 14th-century prince from the Minyak House in Kham in eastern Tibet, received a divine revelation instructing him to travel south to seek his fortunes. A fifth-generation descendant of Khye Bumsa, Phuntsog Namgyal, became the founder of Sikkim's monarchy in 1642, when he was consecrated as the first Chogyal, or priest-king, of Sikkim by the three venerated lamas at Yuksom. Phuntsog Namgyal was succeeded in 1670 by his son, Tensung Namgyal, who moved the capital from Yuksom to Rabdentse (near modern Pelling). By the time of its foundation, Sikkim became a protecto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Sêrxü County
Sêrxü County (; zh, s=石渠县), also known as Sershul, Dzachuka, Serxu, or Shiqu is a county of the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the northwest of Sichuan Province, China, bordering Qinghai to the west and the Tibet Autonomous Region to the southwest. Geography Sêrxü (sershul) County is situated at the northwest corner of Sichuan province, and is also the westernmost county-level division of the province. Its area is approximately km2, mainly covered by grasslands. The average elevation is 4,200 m above sea level. The area is predominantly covered by grasslands used for nomadic herding. The population is around 68,000, 96% of whom are ethnic Tibetan. By the end of 1997, there was an estimated livestock population of 581,470. These were mainly yaks, sheep, goats, and horses, but there was a small number of pigs. The human population of Shiqu County was approximately 63,400, 96.8% of which were ethnic Tibetans. There were 49,100 herdsmen, representing 77.6% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Danba County
Rongzhag (), also Danba ( zh, s=丹巴 , p=Dānbā) is a county of the eastern Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan Province, China. The county seat is the town of Chaggo. Governance Law enforcement in the county is provided by the Danba County Public Security Bureau. It contains one traffic police unit and a police post in Gya'gyü Town. The People's Armed Police Danba County Company provides paramilitary law enforcement and disaster relief in the county. Firefighting and rescue duties in the county are provided by the Danba County Fire and Rescue Battalion. Administrative divisions Rongzhag County is divided into 9 towns and 2 townships A township is a form of human settlement or administrative subdivision. Its exact definition varies among countries. Although the term is occasionally associated with an urban area, this tends to be an exception to the rule. In Australia, Canad ...: National Priority Protected Sites Danba County is home to tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Xiangcheng County, Sichuan
Xiangcheng County or Qagchêng ( zh, s=乡城县; ) is a county in the west of Sichuan, Sichuan Province, China, bordering Yunnan province to the south. It is under the administration of the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Administrative divisions Xiangcheng County is divided into 3 Towns of China, towns and 7 Townships of China, townships. Climate Terrain maps NH-47-11 Taocheng China.jpg, NH 47-11 (Taocheng) NH-47-15 Tejung China.jpg, NH 47-15 (Tejung) References External links * Xiangcheng County, Sichuan, Populated places in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture County-level divisions of Sichuan {{Sichuan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Baiyü County
Baiyü County or Pelyül (, zh, s=白玉县) is a county in far western Sichuan, China on the border with the Tibet Autonomous Region. It is under the administration of the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Administrative divisions Baiyü County is divided into 4 Towns of China, towns and 12 Townships of China, townships. Climate Monasteries The Palyul, Palyul Monastery is located in Baiyü County as is the Yarchen Gar, Yarchen Monastery and Katok Monastery. Nyoshul Jonpalung Monastery (; zh, labels=no , s=辽西寺 / 辽西圆林 , p=Liáoxī Sì / Liáoxī yuánlín), founded by Khenpo Ngaga (1879-1941) in 1910, is located in the county's Dzin Valley of Tromtar. It is a Nyingma monastery which is considered a branch of Katok Monastery, Katok. Adzom Gön Monastery (Anzom, Anzom Chogar, 'od gsal theg mchog gling, Osel Tekchok Ling, Osal Tegchogling) is another branch of Katok in the Tromtar (romkok (khrom tar / khrom khog) region. The founder, Adzom Drukpa Drondul P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Xinlong County
Xinlong or Nyagrong County ( zh, s=新龙县; ) is a county in the west of Sichuan Province, China. It is under the administration of the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Xinlong County is part of historical region of Nyarong. Jazi (Nyarong Jazi Gon; Jazi Gon Sangngak Dechen Choling; gya bzi dgon, gya dgon, ja bzi dgon gsang sngags bde chen chos gling; zh, c=甲孜寺 , p=Jiǎzī Sì) is a Nyingma monastery in Xilong County that was founded in 1866. Jazi Amnye Drodul Pema Garwang Lingpa (1901–1975) studied here as a young boy, before going to Tromge Monastery. Administrative divisions Xinlong County is divided into 6 towns and 10 townships A township is a form of human settlement or administrative subdivision. Its exact definition varies among countries. Although the term is occasionally associated with an urban area, this tends to be an exception to the rule. In Australia, Canad .... Climate References Populated places in the Garzê Tibetan Autono ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Yajiang County
Nyagqu County (, Nyagchukha, Nyagquka) or Yajiang County ( zh, s=雅江县 , p=Yǎjiāng Xiàn), named after Nyagchukha in Tibetan, is a county of the traditional Kham Region of eastern Tibet. It is currently under the administration of the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, in the west of Sichuan Province, China. Administrative divisions Yajiang County is divided into 6 towns and 10 township A township is a form of human settlement or administrative subdivision. Its exact definition varies among countries. Although the term is occasionally associated with an urban area, this tends to be an exception to the rule. In Australia, Canad .... Climate References Populated places in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture County-level divisions of Sichuan {{Sichuan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Litang County
Litang County (; zh, s=理塘县) is southwest of Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, in Sichuan, China, in the traditional Tibetan region of Kham. It contains 7 towns and a population of more than 60,000 in 2020. Due to its elevation and mountainous terrain, the county has an alpine climate. Several famous Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhist figures were born here, including the 7th Dalai Lama, the 10th Dalai Lama, the 11th Tai Situpa, four of the Pabalas, as well as the 5th Jamyang Zhépa of Labrang Monastery. Düsum Khyenpa, 1st Karmapa Lama, returned here and built Kampo Nénang Monastery and Pangphuk Monastery. It also has strong connections with the eponymous hero of the ''Epic of King Gesar''. History In 1272, the Yuan Dynasty set up Litang Zhou, later set up Ben Buer Yi Si Gang to recruit envoys, and in 1288 set up the Qianliang Office. In the Ming Dynasty, Litang Xuanfu Division was set up, and later it was Zhawudong Sima Qianhu Office; in the late Ming and early Qing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Luding County
Luding County ( zh, s=泸定县 , t=瀘定縣 , p=Lúdìng Xiàn), also known via its Tibetan name as Chagsam or Jagsam (), is a county located in the southeast of the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan province, China. Luding County covers an area of , and has a population of 86,234 as of 2022. History Geography Luding County is bordered by Tianquan County, Yingjing County, and Hanyuan County to the east, Shimian County to the south, and Kangding to the west and north. The county is located within the Hengduan Mountains, within the southeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. The town of Luqiao, the county seat, sits at an elevation of above sea level. The highest point in the county is Mount Gongga, along the southwestern border with Kangding. Mount Erlang is also located on the county's edge. Climate Administrative divisions As of 2022, Luding County contains the following eight towns and one township: Demographics Luding County has a total ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Garzê County
Garzê County or Kardze County (), called Ganzi County in Chinese ( zh, s=甘孜县, p=Gānzī xiàn), is one of the 18 subdivisions of the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, in northwestern Sichuan province, China. The Yalong River passes just south of the town Garzê, also known as Ganzi, the capital town of the county, which has some 16,920 inhabitants (2010), many of them ethnic Tibetans, and is famous for its Tibetan lamasery. Historically, it is part of the Tibetan cultural region of Kham and now defunct province of Xikang (or Sikang). It lies on the northern section of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. Geography and climate Due to its elevation, Garzê County has a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate (Köppen ''Dwb'') and subarctic climate, with cold but very dry winters, and warm summers with frequent rain. The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from in January to in July, while the annual mean is . Over two-thirds of the annual precipitation of occurs f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Luhuo County
Luhuo County or Zhaggo ( zh, s=炉霍县; ) is a county of Sichuan Province, China. It is under the administration of the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. History On March 24, 1923, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck between Luhuo and Dawu and killed 4800 people. On February 6, 1973, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred near Zhaggo, a town in the county. United States Geological Survey Administrative divisions Zhaggo County is divided into 4 and 11townships
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