Nine monks from Samye were arrested and imprisoned in March 2008 for taking part in a protest alongside hundreds of Tibetans demanding religious freedom.

Herdsmen of the grasslands need clothes that are comfortable and warm  . This delightful 75 year old pilgrim happily models  his chuba  which will keep him warm during the day yet allow freedom of movement.  

It can be shrugged off his shoulder to adjust his body temperature when the sun is at its height and act as a blanket at night

His  pulu (Tibetan wool) boots, have thick soles made from cow hide.  The upper and leg  of the boots are made of different colors of pulu, with traditional patterns embroidered on them

A group of pilgrims from Amdo, (I think), 

They were somewhat reluctant to be photographed at first but our lovely elderly gentleman was having so much fun it was contagious.