NIGA Town, Shiqu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province

Niaha town

Niaha town is a town under the jurisdiction of Shiqu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, and it is a county residence. Nisha town is located in the southwest of the county. The area is 13.43 square kilometers, with a population of 9179 (2017). Sichuan Qinghe Road passes. It has jurisdiction over six villages, namely ADI, Dilong, Shama, Koon, Shacha and chrysanthemum.

Historical evolution

In 1959, Jumu township was set up; in 1974, commune was changed; in 1984, it was restored to the township; in 1986, the town of niaha was built.

economic development

Township enterprises in niaha town have grain processing plants, trade and catering services.

Cultural characteristics

Horse Racing Club: the main ceremony of the conference --- song Guo "Tibetan language, meaning simmering mulberry, praying for blessings. Azhi living Buddha leads the road in front of the horse race. The convoy, horse team, motorcycle team and crowd follow closely, and turn around the simmer stage clockwise (generally three turns). Meanwhile, the lamas blow the magic instruments such as conch and long copper, and simmer the lamas on the mulberry platform to light the bayya branch, distribute tsamba to the crowd, and the people They chanted "Oh La Shuo" as they turned and threw "long dozen (Tibetan, meaning wind horses, wind horses can only be thrown by men on the top of the mountain or in the air during sacrifice, so as to invite the gods of all directions to protect all living beings)" and Zanba. The whole ceremony was solemn and passionate.

Population data

Population data of niaga Town: (fifth census data) total population 9179 (2017).