Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a grand cultural gala in Lhasa on Wednesday, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Xizang Autonomous Region. The event highlighted the region's socio-economic progress and cultural vibrancy under China's policies of reform and opening up.
Xi, who is also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, joined senior officials including Wang Huning and Cai Qi at the celebration. The gala featured song and dance performances depicting Xizang's transformation into a modern socialist society, emphasizing unity and prosperity.
Artistic displays illustrated milestones in infrastructure, education, and cultural preservation over the past six decades. Themes of ethnic harmony and technological advancement resonated throughout the event, reflecting Beijing's commitment to regional stability and development.
"The performances vividly captured Xizang's journey—a testament to the successful integration of tradition and modernity," said a local attendee.
The anniversary celebrations underscore Xizang's strategic role in China's Belt and Road Initiative and its growing appeal to global investors eyeing Asia's high-altitude economic corridors.
