This paper explores the socio-cultural dimensions of the Tiji Festival by delving into its historical origins,symbolic meanings,and cultural relevance to establish social harmony among the people.The Tiji Festival,an ...This paper explores the socio-cultural dimensions of the Tiji Festival by delving into its historical origins,symbolic meanings,and cultural relevance to establish social harmony among the people.The Tiji Festival,an annual three-day ritual celebrated in Lo(Mustang),Nepal,holds deep cultural-historical significance as it embodies the socio-cultural and religious ethos of the region.Rooted in Tibetan Buddhist traditions,it embodies the triumph of good over evil forces through the re-enactment of the legendary battle between Dorje Jono and the demonic forces.Situated in the trans-Himalayan region,Mustang has been a cultural crossroad for centuries,blending Tibetan Buddhist customs with indigenous practices.Beyond its religious significance,the festival functions as a platform for communal gathering,and the preservation of intangible cultural heritage.Despite modern influences,the resilience of Tiji highlights the dynamic interplay between tradition and adaptation.By unlocking the socio-cultural perspective of this vibrant festival,this study underscores its role in maintaining Mustang’s historical legacy while evolving within contemporary socio-cultural contexts.It reflects this unique synthesis,serving as a means of social cohesion,identity reinforcement,and spiritual renewal for the local community.The elaborate masked dances,sacred chants,and ritualistic performances not only preserve the ancient oral traditions but also convey ethical teachings vital to Mustang’s collective consciousness.The acceptance of creative potential factor of Tiji festival is analyzed through the lenses of cultural theorists that justify call for historical practices of it.展开更多
Panchen Rinpoche Sends Greetings for Tibetan New Year 2025 On the Tibetan New Year,Feb.28,Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po,one of the most influential figures in Tibetan Buddhism,extended greetings to Tibetans at home...Panchen Rinpoche Sends Greetings for Tibetan New Year 2025 On the Tibetan New Year,Feb.28,Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po,one of the most influential figures in Tibetan Buddhism,extended greetings to Tibetans at home and abroad.In the speech,he prayed for the young to be wise and for the elderly to enjoy peace and wellbeing,wished for the country's prosperity and world peace,and wished that everything would go well in the Year of the Wood Snake and the virtuous be blessed.展开更多
Set against the cultural and historical backdrop of 18th-century Venice,Giulia Elisabetta Lama’s(1681-1747)remarkable paintings reveal intriguing connections to mythology and science.Lama’s notable depiction of Satu...Set against the cultural and historical backdrop of 18th-century Venice,Giulia Elisabetta Lama’s(1681-1747)remarkable paintings reveal intriguing connections to mythology and science.Lama’s notable depiction of Saturn Devouring His Child,painted in oils in 1729 and now in a private collection,draws significant attention.展开更多
The population of the Tibet Autonomous Region which is thinly scattered, is almost entirely Tibetan. The unique high and cold climate, varied and changeable topography and social economic and human environment restri...The population of the Tibet Autonomous Region which is thinly scattered, is almost entirely Tibetan. The unique high and cold climate, varied and changeable topography and social economic and human environment restrict population mobility in the region. Historically there were little statistic documents and the early data about population scale is poorly reliable. After the peaceful liberation of Tibet in 1951, its population went up continuously, and the growth rate has been higher than the national average level since 1964. The general tendency was that the pattern of population increase had changed within a short period. At first, the death rate was lowered quickly and the natural population increase speed was quickened, then, the death rate was lowered further, and the birth rate began to rise at a quick speed. After 1970, both the death rate and birth rate was generally stable, the level was relatively lower than before, the death rate slowed down at a quicker speed than the birth rate. The natural population increase rate rose extremely slowly, which formed the population development situation of fast but steady increase. The future population development tendency is that, the quick increase tendency characterized by young population will continue for quite a long time, and the pressure of future population increase upon resources environment will become increasingly great. The age structure and sex composition of population in Tibet, rather low since long time ago, became increasingly high upon entering the 1980s, but it was still the lowest one compared to other provinces or regions in China. The main reason is due to the low sex ratio of Tibetan infants and children caused by the low sex ratio of newly born infants and the high death rate of male infants, which will slow down the population increase in a limited way. There are few barren lands appropriate for farming and there exist many restricting factors for cultivation or utilization. With further increase in Tibetan population, it is inevitable that per capita available cultivated land will drop continuously. The problem of food supply in Tibet will still be the main issue in its regional development with the increase of population. It is impossible to support a quickly increasing population with the limited agricultural resources in Tibet. Therefore, the population development direction of Tibet can only be to tighten quantity control and to popularize family planning knowledge among Tibetan people. It is a fundamental strategic policy for the social and economic development in Tibet if family planning can be followed progressively on a voluntary basis.展开更多
目的探讨LAMA4调控TGF-β1/SMAD Western blot检测LAMA4在肝癌细胞Huh7和HepG2及正常肝细胞L02中的表达;MMT法和流式细胞技术检测LAMA4和TGF-β1/SMAD信号传导途径对Huh7细胞增殖和凋亡的影响;RT-qPCR和Western blot检测LAMA4对TGF-β1/...目的探讨LAMA4调控TGF-β1/SMAD Western blot检测LAMA4在肝癌细胞Huh7和HepG2及正常肝细胞L02中的表达;MMT法和流式细胞技术检测LAMA4和TGF-β1/SMAD信号传导途径对Huh7细胞增殖和凋亡的影响;RT-qPCR和Western blot检测LAMA4对TGF-β1/SMAD信号转导通路和细胞免疫因子TNF-α、IFN-γ、TGF-β1的影响。结果 RT-qPCR和Western blot检测结果显示:LAMA4在肝癌细胞Huh7和HepG2中mRNA表达显著上调;LAMA4在肝癌细胞Huh7和HepG2中蛋白表达显著上调;沉默LAMA4使TGF-β1和SMAD4表达显著上调,SMAD6、IFN-γ和TNF-α的含量显著降低,过表达LAMA4则结果相反;MMT法和流式细胞技术检测结果显示:敲低LAMA4可使Huh7细胞活力下降,细胞凋亡率增加,而过表达LAMA4则结果相反;Ly364947干扰TGF-β1/SMAD信号传导路径后,Huh7细胞的活力增加,细胞凋亡率显著下降,IFN-γ和TNF-α的含量显著升高,TGF-β1显著降低,且Ly364947可部分逆转沉默LAMA4对肝癌细胞Huh7的免疫逃逸因子和凋亡的调控作用。结论 LAMA4可通过调控TGF-β1/SMAD信号传导途径影响肝癌细胞免疫逃逸和凋亡。展开更多
文摘This paper explores the socio-cultural dimensions of the Tiji Festival by delving into its historical origins,symbolic meanings,and cultural relevance to establish social harmony among the people.The Tiji Festival,an annual three-day ritual celebrated in Lo(Mustang),Nepal,holds deep cultural-historical significance as it embodies the socio-cultural and religious ethos of the region.Rooted in Tibetan Buddhist traditions,it embodies the triumph of good over evil forces through the re-enactment of the legendary battle between Dorje Jono and the demonic forces.Situated in the trans-Himalayan region,Mustang has been a cultural crossroad for centuries,blending Tibetan Buddhist customs with indigenous practices.Beyond its religious significance,the festival functions as a platform for communal gathering,and the preservation of intangible cultural heritage.Despite modern influences,the resilience of Tiji highlights the dynamic interplay between tradition and adaptation.By unlocking the socio-cultural perspective of this vibrant festival,this study underscores its role in maintaining Mustang’s historical legacy while evolving within contemporary socio-cultural contexts.It reflects this unique synthesis,serving as a means of social cohesion,identity reinforcement,and spiritual renewal for the local community.The elaborate masked dances,sacred chants,and ritualistic performances not only preserve the ancient oral traditions but also convey ethical teachings vital to Mustang’s collective consciousness.The acceptance of creative potential factor of Tiji festival is analyzed through the lenses of cultural theorists that justify call for historical practices of it.
文摘Panchen Rinpoche Sends Greetings for Tibetan New Year 2025 On the Tibetan New Year,Feb.28,Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po,one of the most influential figures in Tibetan Buddhism,extended greetings to Tibetans at home and abroad.In the speech,he prayed for the young to be wise and for the elderly to enjoy peace and wellbeing,wished for the country's prosperity and world peace,and wished that everything would go well in the Year of the Wood Snake and the virtuous be blessed.
文摘Set against the cultural and historical backdrop of 18th-century Venice,Giulia Elisabetta Lama’s(1681-1747)remarkable paintings reveal intriguing connections to mythology and science.Lama’s notable depiction of Saturn Devouring His Child,painted in oils in 1729 and now in a private collection,draws significant attention.
文摘The population of the Tibet Autonomous Region which is thinly scattered, is almost entirely Tibetan. The unique high and cold climate, varied and changeable topography and social economic and human environment restrict population mobility in the region. Historically there were little statistic documents and the early data about population scale is poorly reliable. After the peaceful liberation of Tibet in 1951, its population went up continuously, and the growth rate has been higher than the national average level since 1964. The general tendency was that the pattern of population increase had changed within a short period. At first, the death rate was lowered quickly and the natural population increase speed was quickened, then, the death rate was lowered further, and the birth rate began to rise at a quick speed. After 1970, both the death rate and birth rate was generally stable, the level was relatively lower than before, the death rate slowed down at a quicker speed than the birth rate. The natural population increase rate rose extremely slowly, which formed the population development situation of fast but steady increase. The future population development tendency is that, the quick increase tendency characterized by young population will continue for quite a long time, and the pressure of future population increase upon resources environment will become increasingly great. The age structure and sex composition of population in Tibet, rather low since long time ago, became increasingly high upon entering the 1980s, but it was still the lowest one compared to other provinces or regions in China. The main reason is due to the low sex ratio of Tibetan infants and children caused by the low sex ratio of newly born infants and the high death rate of male infants, which will slow down the population increase in a limited way. There are few barren lands appropriate for farming and there exist many restricting factors for cultivation or utilization. With further increase in Tibetan population, it is inevitable that per capita available cultivated land will drop continuously. The problem of food supply in Tibet will still be the main issue in its regional development with the increase of population. It is impossible to support a quickly increasing population with the limited agricultural resources in Tibet. Therefore, the population development direction of Tibet can only be to tighten quantity control and to popularize family planning knowledge among Tibetan people. It is a fundamental strategic policy for the social and economic development in Tibet if family planning can be followed progressively on a voluntary basis.
