This is Xizang | The Sweet Wall of Lhasa

Channel:

CGTN Documentary

Subscribers:

34,200

Published on May 20, 2025 6:19:56 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Klfyot-wgEY

Duration: 0:00

78 views

4

Each year, the repainting of the Potala Palace turns into a citywide celebration across Lhasa. Residents lovingly refer to the palace’s freshly whitewashed exterior as the “sweet wall,” a nod to the centuries-old paint mixture made of white lime, milk, sugar, honey, and locally grown saffron. More than just a way to preserve ancient architecture, it’s a ritual steeped in tradition and literal sweetness.
Click the link to subscribe to the CGTN Documentary channel if you like our videos:    / @cgtndocumentary5826