The Tibetans. By Steve Lehman. Amdo- A Tibetan Nomad poses with his rifle. The Nomadic people have increasingly seen competition between each other for land turn violent. Growing tensions concerning land ownership (due to policy changes, the influx of Chinese settlers, and population increases) have led to a series of "grass wars". A Khampa man poses at a festival. In the summer months people from the Kham region, hold traditional horse race festivals where young men show off their bravery and incredible equestrian skill. Review index.