Q. What cultural event is Tarchen primarily associated with?
Answer: Tibetan New Year
Notes: Tarchen, also known as Darchen, refers to large prayer flags traditionally raised during Losar, the Tibetan New Year. The term combines "dar," meaning flag, and "chen," meaning big. These flags, often colorful and inscribed with Buddhist prayers, symbolize the arrival of the new year and are an integral part of Tibetan culture and spirituality.
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