The Tibetan New Year celebration, Losar, is not really a Kid Holiday in the grand scheme of things, but don't tell Tibetan children that.
Losar festivities are in full swing, blowout mode for my friends in the Seattle Tibetan community, and for me too. Last weekend I photographed three events on Saturday and three on Sunday, ranging from Losar prayers and a number of Tibetan Buddhist teachings at the monastery (above) to a Losar party for the community's kids. Another party for the 300-some Seattle Tibetans is on tap for this weekend as well. We'll eat amazing Tibetan food, and there will be singing and dancing.
I've been to many Tibetan New Years parties before, and one of the Losar traditions I think is particularly sweet is the point in the evening when children give their parents big hugs and thank them for their love and support.
After the Losar hugs comes the best part of the party, at least if you are a kid.
Losar Presents! Lots and lots of Losar presents!
