Panchen Lama holds religious fairs in Sichuan Province

The 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu presides over a religious activity in Kangding County of southwest China's Sichuan Province June 17, 2005.

The 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu (R) presides over a religious activity in Litang County of southwest China's Sichuan Province June 19, 2005. The 11th Panchen Lama made a visit to Sichuan June 12-28, and held religious fairs in areas inhabited by Tibetan people. The locals welcomed his visit with various kinds of religious ceremonies.

The 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu presides over a religious activity in Ngawa County of southwest China's Sichuan Province June 23, 2005.

An old Tibetan supported by two youths leaves a religious spot after being blessed by the 11th Panchen Lama at a head-touching ceremony in Litang County of southwest China's Sichuan Province June 19, 2005.