princess wencheng, songtsan gambo, tibet

The Cultural Ambassador Princess Wencheng (Part 2)

While the royal couple settled in, Princess Wencheng’s attendants followed Emperor Taizong’s instructions to assist the Tibetan kingdom economically and impart the culture and etiquette of China to the locals. One of the traditional customs practiced by the ancient Tibetans was the daily use of ochre soil to coat their cheeks, as this was thought ...

Helen London

Princess Wencheng.

The Cultural Ambassador Princess Wencheng (Part 1)

In the 7th century A.D., Tibetan prince Songtsan Gambo became the successor to the Tibetan royal throne. After unifying many tribes, he established a strong kingdom around the capital of Lhasa. In the 12th year of Emperor Taizong’s reign, Song Zanganbu led the Tibetan army to attack Sichuan in western China. The emperor sent General ...

Helen London

Princess Wencheng.