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Published 22 Feb, 2012 10:53am

The Tibetan new year

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“Losar”, which is Tibetan for “new year”, falls on 22nd February this year and is usually a time for festivities, but some are wary to celebrate after deadly unrest and a huge security clampdown by Chinese authorities, following a wave of self-immolations by Buddhist monks and nuns. Here’s a look at this year’s celebrations in pictures. – Photos by Agencies

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