On August 20 at noon, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi Jinping led the central delegation on a special flight arriving in Lhasa to attend the celebration activities for the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region. This shows Xi Jinping exiting the cabin door, waving to the welcoming crowd.

On August 20 at noon, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi Jinping led the central delegation on a special flight arriving in Lhasa to attend the celebration activities for the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region. This shows ceremonial personnel presenting chemar and barley wine.

Tibet Autonomous Region

The Tibet Autonomous Region is a high-altitude plateau in China, historically known as the center of Tibetan Buddhism and the seat of the Dalai Lamas. It was incorporated into the Yuan dynasty in the 13th century and has been administered by the People’s Republic of China since 1951. The region is renowned for its unique culture and iconic landmarks like the Potala Palace.

Lhasa

Lhasa is the historic capital of Tibet and a major religious center, most famous for the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas. Its history dates back over a millennium, and it remains a profoundly significant city in Tibetan Buddhism, home to sacred sites like the Jokhang Temple.