People throw hada, a ceremonial silk scarf, toward the Thangka painting during traditional "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony at Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 11, 2018. Celebrations for the traditional Shoton Festival, or Yogurt Festival, began in Lhasa on Saturday. This year's event will feature the traditional "sunning of the Buddha" ceremonies, with huge Thangka paintings bearing the image of the Buddha displayed on the hillsides near the Drepung and Sera monasteries, as well as Tibetan opera performances, horse riding performances and an ethnic costume show. (Xinhua/Zhang Rufeng)
