Press salon looks at Tibet history

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Source: CCTV.com | 02-26-2009 13:31

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The China's Journalists Association has hosted a press salon on the history of the Tibet Autonomous Region. This was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Tibet's democratic reform.

Actors perform Tibetan traditional dance to celebrate the  Tibetan New Year in Longwangtan Park in Lhasa, capital of  southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 25, 2009.  Local citizens here on Wednesday sung and danced with  traditional custom to celebrate the Earth Ox Tibetan New  Year. Tibetans across China are celebrating the 50th Tibetan  New Year after the Democratic Reform with their old traditions.  (Xinhua/Chogo)

Experts on Tibetology explained the background for establishing Tibet Emancipation Day, to commemorate the emancipation of millions of serfs and slaves. They explained the meaning of the ending of the feudal system in Tibet.

Over 70 overseas journalists attended Wednesday's salon, and discussed ethnic and religious issues, and life and education in the region.

Editor:Liu Anqi