Retired artist devotes weekends to passing on Tibetan opera in Xizang

Pasang teaches children Tibetan opera at the public art center in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 14, 2025. Pasang, a national first-class performer and retired member of the Tibetan opera troupe of the Xizang Autonomous Region, has voluntarily devoted her weekends to teaching Tibetan opera to children for a decade.

With her help, these children have come to realize the charm of Tibetan opera. Pasang's dedication has not only kept the flame of Tibetan opera alive, but also brought vitality to the traditional art among the younger generation. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

Pasang teaches children Tibetan opera at the public art center in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 14, 2025. Pasang, a national first-class performer and retired member of the Tibetan opera troupe of the Xizang Autonomous Region, has voluntarily devoted her weekends to teaching Tibetan opera to children for a decade.

With her help, these children have come to realize the charm of Tibetan opera. Pasang's dedication has not only kept the flame of Tibetan opera alive, but also brought vitality to the traditional art among the younger generation. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

Children present flowers to their teacher Pasang to express their belated Teachers' Day wishes at the public art center in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 14, 2025. Pasang, a national first-class performer and retired member of the Tibetan opera troupe of the Xizang Autonomous Region, has voluntarily devoted her weekends to teaching Tibetan opera to children for a decade.

With her help, these children have come to realize the charm of Tibetan opera. Pasang's dedication has not only kept the flame of Tibetan opera alive, but also brought vitality to the traditional art among the younger generation. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

Pasang teaches children Tibetan opera at the public art center in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 14, 2025. Pasang, a national first-class performer and retired member of the Tibetan opera troupe of the Xizang Autonomous Region, has voluntarily devoted her weekends to teaching Tibetan opera to children for a decade.

With her help, these children have come to realize the charm of Tibetan opera. Pasang's dedication has not only kept the flame of Tibetan opera alive, but also brought vitality to the traditional art among the younger generation. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

Children present hada to their teacher Pasang to express their belated Teachers' Day wishes at the public art center in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 14, 2025. Pasang, a national first-class performer and retired member of the Tibetan opera troupe of the Xizang Autonomous Region, has voluntarily devoted her weekends to teaching Tibetan opera to children for a decade.

With her help, these children have come to realize the charm of Tibetan opera. Pasang's dedication has not only kept the flame of Tibetan opera alive, but also brought vitality to the traditional art among the younger generation. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

Pasang teaches children Tibetan opera at the public art center in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 14, 2025. Pasang, a national first-class performer and retired member of the Tibetan opera troupe of the Xizang Autonomous Region, has voluntarily devoted her weekends to teaching Tibetan opera to children for a decade.

With her help, these children have come to realize the charm of Tibetan opera. Pasang's dedication has not only kept the flame of Tibetan opera alive, but also brought vitality to the traditional art among the younger generation. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)