China, Tibet, Shigatse, Primary school child sitting on the floor writing Tibetan with a stick in ink on to a small board.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Teacher at workshop to improve teaching skills.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Primary school children sitting at desks copying Tibetan handwriting.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Primary school children sitting at desks writing for PRA.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Group of school children collecting water from the school pump at sunset.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Monk chanting from Tibetan prayer book in cell in Ta er Si temple also known as Kumbum.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Family of pilgrims stood on the Tashilhunpo Kora or pilgrims way.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery. Large round trays of butter lamps burning with monk standing nearby.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Man on pony riding along dusty road leading past ploughed fields .

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Fruit and vegetable stalls and vendors at the Chinese market.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery exterior with golden roof dating from 1447.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Two elderly women spinning row of prayer wheels in the street.