The following command will set your culture to 'Tsangpa.'
The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Tsangpa.'
Name | Tsangpa |
Culture ID | tsangpa |
Heritage | Tibetan |
Ethos | Spiritual |
Language | Tibetan |
Architecture | Indian |
Fashion | Mongolian |
Coat of Arms | Tibetan |
Military Equipment | Mongolian |
The Tsangpa culture hails from the Tsang region of Tibet, also known as Ü-Tsang, renowned for being the cultural and political center of Tibet. The Tsangpa dynasty, which was a prominent power from the late 15th century until the mid-17th century, formed significant part of this region's history.
Prominent features of Tsangpa culture revolve around Tibetan Buddhism, deeply intertwined with their lifestyle and daily rituals. Monastic affairs and residential monastery systems were crucially fused into social life. The more extended families practiced polyandry and fraternal marriages, largely due to Tibet's harsh environmental conditions and meager resources.
Furthermore, their traditional attire, particularly the thick, woolen chubas, comfortably suited the cold climate of the region. In cuisine, tsampa (barley flour dish), yak meat, dairy products, and butter tea were dietary staples.
Tsangpa culture is also notable for its rich musical heritage and the Tibetan Opera, both of which have been recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Their architecture, notably the palatial Potala Palace and numerous monasteries and stupas, bears testimony to their profound spiritual devotion and aesthetic prowess.
Thus, the Tsangpa culture is a classic portrayal of Tibet's unique geographical, social and spiritual influences, beautifully woven into their traditions, lifestyle, and artistic expressions.
While some cultures turn to war and others to worldly knowledge, this culture places its trust in the only constant throughout its history - the divine. Spirituality is the only way forward in a harsh and uncaring world.
Each culture will have an ethos, which represents the core values, principles and attitude towards life that the culture has. It also determines which court types are available for kingdoms and empires.
Each culture will have several traditions, which represent the main customs of a culture and can grant various effects. A culture can have up to five traditions in the tribal era, with every additional era reached granting an additional slot for Traditions.