Tibetan kids.
PHOTO courtesy of VDM

A mysterious land in the Himalayas, Tibet is known as the country that sits “on top of the world.” Explore the unique culture and traditions created by people who thrive in this extraordinary landscape of mountains and valleys at the Virginia Discovery Museum. Visit a nomads tent. Learn the many uses of yaks in the highlands. Try blanket weaving or trade goods in the bustling market. Listen to Tibetan music while you dress in traditional garb for the Losar Festival, celebrating the Tibetan lunar New Year. Explore the Buddhist altars where all Tibetans worship. This exhibit opens young eyes to a fascinating world that remains one of the most inaccessible and intriguing places in Asia today. At the east end of the Downtown Mall. 977-1025.