Tibet Fest

Celebrate the vibrant traditions, resilience, and cultural richness of the Tibetan people at Tibet Fest, taking place Saturday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9, from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. as part of Seattle Center Festál in the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall. This year’s festival marks a milestone as the 30th anniversary of Tibet Fest, presented by the Tibetan Association of Washington (TAW).

Seattle Center Festál presents Tibet Fest (pronounced T-bet Fest) in partnership with the Tibetan Association of Washington (TAW). The festival showcases traditional and contemporary Tibetan art, music, dance, art and more.

The public rarely has the opportunity to experience Tibet’s unique and endangered culture. The Tibetan diaspora outside Tibet is very small in number and it is challenging to preserve and propagate the culture among the younger generation. Tibet Fest provides a unique opportunity for the community to embrace their Tibetan identity with pride, and introduce themselves to the public as being a part of the greater diverse population in this city and nation.

The focus of Tibet Fest is to preserve the culture in their community and also provide an opportunity for the broader public to experience this very rich and unique, but often inaccessible culture.