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A skull filled with local "beer." Chang, fermented barley and water, is a traditional offering, supposedly dating back to Tibet's pre-Buddhist religiion. Skulls of lamas are used for offerings. The little bill behind the skull is a 5 Jiao note, worth about 6 cents. Worshippers leave bills, as well as tsampa, butter, rice, and scarves. Every now and then I chang a 1 Yuan note into 10 Jiao, so the kids can put a note on their favorite statue. It's kind of fun. |
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