Commissioned by BBC FOUR and distributed internationally by BBC Worldwide, A Year in Tibet follows a calendar year inside the secret confines of a Tibetan monastery and charts the lives of those living in Gyanste the small town which surrounds it and surrounding villages. The 5 x 1hr series examines the reality of life today for Tibetans living in Modern China.
Episode 1 (“The Visit”): Part 1 of 6
Episode 1 (“The Visit”): Part 2 of 6
A Year in Tibet (Spring 2008) – Episode 1 (“The Visit”): Part 3 of 6
Episode 1 (“The Visit”): Part 4 of 6
Episode 1 (“The Visit”): Part 5 of 6
Episode 1 (“The Visit”): Part 6 of 6

asya says
What aspects of Tibetan daily life, culture, and social conditions are highlighted in the BBC documentary “A Year in Tibet: Spring 2008”? How can documentaries like this help viewers understand the relationship between cultural traditions and changing political or social circumstances in Tibet? Thank You, Regard asya