Long long ago,when Tibet was in danger of large scale invasion, the Kongpo people sent out an army to defend their homeland.It was in September and the soldiers worried that they might miss the New Year,highland barley wine and other good things.So people had the Tibetan New Year on 1st October ahead of time.To memorize those brave soldiers Kongpo people present three sacrifices an stay up at night from then on. And now it has becoe the Kongpo Festibal for entertainment like Kongpo dancing, horse race, archery and shooting.

Kongpo Traditional Festival (November or December) originated long ago at a time when Tibet was in danger of a large-scale invasion. News of this threat occurred during the month of September, and the soldiers worried that they might miss the New Year celebration with its highland barley wine and other good things. Therefore, the Kongpo people declared an early New Year for October 1st. The festival continues to this day and memorializes the brave soldiers who were prepared to defend their homeland and miss the New Year celebration. The festival begins with the presentation of three sacrifices and then continues nonstop with such entertainment as Kongpo dancing, horse racing, archery, and shooting.