Browsing all posts in June, 2009.
Wounded Yaks
The symbolism of the wounded yak seems obvious, the artist is raising important questions about the fate of Tibet in the People’s Republic of China. Tibetan artists in Tibet have also been using the yak as a symbol of Tibet. Here are artworks by prominent Tibetan contemporary artists. High Peaks Pure Earth readers are invited to be art critics and to give their own interpretations:
Yaks at Estes Park Wool Market
Our neighbors and friends Bijou Basin Ranch asked us to bring yaks to the Wool Market to support their booth which focused on yak fiber and yarn. We had no idea of the tremendous interest that there would be in yak fiber. The event staff was outstanding and made our first trip to the market [...]
“Rest of Everest” podcast “Yak-Tastic”
This is a terrific video from “The Rest of Everest” Podcast. It is fairly long but it rolls some beautiful Yak Footage!
Chinese cities wake up to a new superfood: Yak Milk
Link to a video and article from the guardian.co.uk that shows how Tibetans really use the yak and how the Chinese are looking to grow the market for yak milk. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO LINK!
Yak Babies in Tibet – Video
Video of Yak Babies from www.ResponsibleAdventure.com
