This Losar, or Tibetan New Year, welcomes the year of the Fire Horse. However, across the Himalayan region there is not one Losar, but many. Celebrated at different times by Gurung, Tamang, Sherpa, Tibetan, and other Himalayan communities, Losar reflects how ideas of time, renewal, and intention are shaped by local histories, calendars, and traditions. Swipe through to explore the many ways Losar is observed across the Himalayas, from December through February. Read the full article by Westin Harris, resident scholar in Himalayan cultures at the Rubin, via the link in our bio. #Losar #HimalayanCultures #LivingTraditions _______ Hayagriva; Tibet or Mongolia; 18th century; pigments on wood; F1997.36.1 📸 ZUMA Press via Alamy; SOPA Images via Alamy; IMAGO/Xinhua via Alamy