Four Summons Ceremonies of Ta'er monastery

As one of the six most famous Tibetan  Gelupa(Yellow Sect) monateries and the birthplace of Zongkapa, Tar'er(Kumbum temple) monastery enjoys a very important role in Tibetan buddhism. Each year, there are quite a few Tibetan ceremonies held at this temple, among which the Four Summons Ceremonies are the most popular ones.

Venue: Taer Monastery, Huangzhong County

Time: 14th-15th of 3rd lunar month, 14th-15th of 4th lunar month, 7th-8th of 6th lunar month, and 22nd-23rd of 9th lunar month.

What's On: Large butter sculpture shows; sunning a huge portrait of the Buddha, turning golden prayer wheels, sorcerers' dances, observing debates on Buddhist philosophy, and paying homage to the Buddha.