Lost in time, the Himalayan Kingdom of Mustang is one of the last sanctuaries of authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture. But, long isolated by geography and politics, the people struggle to survive and the center of their culture, the fifteenth century monasteries and the brilliant holy murals within, are dangerously close to collapse.

You're invited to the first ever Machik Tibetan Market in Washington DC’s historic U Street neighborhood. You can get a head start on holiday shopping with friendly local Tibetan vendors from the D.C. community.