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It Takes Years to Make a Good Tibetan Dumpling
Momos, the dumplings of Tibet, look deceptively simple to make. But as Alex Lobsang of East London pop-up The Momo Shack shows me, there’s real skill in getting them right.
Tibetan Refugees Are the Masterminds Behind Delhi’s Favorite Dumplings
When Tibetans fled their homeland and settled in India, they brought their momos—thin-skinned dumplings stuffed with meat, vegetables, or cheese—along with them.
Incredible Photos of Hockey in the Himalayas
Ian Andersen spent months as a traveling hockey coach among ancient buddhist temples, Shia Muslim villages and semi nomadic yak herders.
The Dalai Lama Is Feeling Real Chill About Trump Being President
The spiritual leader says he has "no worries" about Trump and expects the president-elect to be more careful with his rhetoric once he gets into the Oval Office.
Heavy Metal Politician Freddy Lim Is Fighting for Taiwanese Independence
The parliamentarian and Chthonic frontman talks rebellion, Trump, China, and why the Dalai Lama called him "a demon."
Climate Change Will Leave Snow Leopards With Just One-Third of Their Habitat
By 2070, the endangered species will be seeking refuge in the few mountain habitats that are left.
Tibet’s Iconic Architecture Is Alive in Rare Drawings, Maps, and Photos
'Monumental Lhasa: Fortress, Palace, Temple' brings Tibetan architecture to New York City's Rubin Museum.
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Inside the Best Restaurant in Tibet
“Makye Ame is not just a restaurant,” says owner Tsering Wangchen. “It’s a stage where people can experience Tibetan culture.”
After Living Here for Decades, Tibetan Refugees Still Believe They'll Return Home
China's grip on Tibet has only tightened, while international concern has waned. But for refugees in India, going home is only a matter of time.
In China, There’s a Hipster Yak Coffee Joint Run by Tibetan Nomads
Outfitted with aged wood panels and dangling Edison-style bulbs, Charu looks like the kind of coffee shop I avoid in the States—but in Chengdu, it's trying to offer new opportunities for Tibetans.
Why More Tibetan Nomads Are Going Vegetarian
Over the last 15 years, a wave of Tibetans has fully embraced vegetarianism, as nomads and previously isolated towns have gotten access to other foods besides yak products.