A Tibetan "Living Buddha," seated in background

A Tibetan "Living Buddha," seated in background, prepares to lead chanting during a festival in the compound of the sprawling Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, Friday, April 4, 2008. China plans to put Lhasa rioters on trial and reopen Tibet to tourism by May, underscoring the government's drive to close the book on recent unrest well ahead of this summer's Beijing Olympics. Other Tibetan regions may remain off-limits considerably longer, however, with police in western Sichuan province barring foreigners Thursday.

A Tibetan "Living Buddha," top seated, prepares to lead chanting during a festival in the compound of the sprawling Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, Friday, April 4, 2008. China plans to put Lhasa rioters on trial and reopen Tibet to tourism by May, underscoring the government's drive to close the book on recent unrest well ahead of this summer's Beijing Olympics. Other Tibetan regions may remain off-limits considerably longer, however, with police in western Sichuan province barring foreigners Thursday.

Tibetans gather for a festival in the compound of the sprawling Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, Friday, April 4, 2008. China plans to put Lhasa rioters on trial and reopen Tibet to tourism by May, underscoring the government's drive to close the book on recent unrest well ahead of this summer's Beijing Olympics. Other Tibetan regions may remain off-limits considerably longer, however, with police in western Sichuan province barring foreigners Thursday.

Tibetan monks stand near boots removed by fellow monks as they enter a hall for chanting during a festival in the compound of the sprawling Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, western China's Gansu province, Friday, April 4, 2008. China plans to put Lhasa rioters on trial and reopen Tibet to tourism by May, underscoring the government's drive to close the book on recent unrest well ahead of this summer's Beijing Olympics. Other Tibetan regions may remain off-limits considerably longer, however, with police in western Sichuan province barring foreigners Thursday.

Tibetan monks prepare for a festival in the compound of the sprawling Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, Friday, April 4, 2008. China plans to put Lhasa rioters on trial and reopen Tibet to tourism by May, underscoring the government's drive to close the book on recent unrest well ahead of this summer's Beijing Olympics. Other Tibetan regions may remain off-limits considerably longer, however, with police in western Sichuan province barring foreigners Thursday.

Tibetans pray in the direction of the Labrang monastery in Xiahe, western China's Gansu province, Thursday, April 3, 2008. Xiahe was the site of violent protest two weeks ago but calm has returned as Chinese troops maintain a strong presence around the Tibetan town and monasteries

A Young Tibetan monk stands outside a monastery near Xiahe in western China's Gansu province, Thursday, April 3, 2008. Xiahe was the site of violent protest two weeks ago but situation remains calm as Chinese troops maintain a strong presence around the Tibetan town and monasteries.

Young Tibetan monks play outside a monastery near Xiahe in western China's Gansu province, Thursday, April 3, 2008. Xiahe was the site of violent protest two weeks ago but situation remains calm now as Chinese troops maintain a strong presence around the Tibetan town and monasteries.

Tibetan monks and lay people walk near the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, western China's Gansu province, Thursday, April 3, 2008. Xiahe was the site of violent protest two weeks ago but calm has returned as Chinese troops maintain a strong presence around the Tibetan town and monasteries.

Chinese residents walk past military officers in anti-riot gear along the streets of Hezuo, western China's Gansu province, Friday, April 4, 2008. Authorities are maintaining a strong security presence in several Tibetan areas after violent protest broke out three weeks ago.