西藏各地庆祝百万农奴解放纪念日55周年

西藏各地庆祝百万农奴解放纪念日55周年

A festive gala honoring the abolition of slavery in Tibet was held at the Zongjiaolukang area of Lhasa in Northwest China. Folk performance troupes from all over the Tibet Autonomous Region were on hand to deliver impressive shows.

A festive gala honoring the abolition of slavery in Tibet was held at the Zongjiaolukang area of Lhasa in Northwest China.

This troupe from the city of Shigatse perform a danced called "Luoxie", meaning "dance from the south". The music is played by two kinds of stringed instruments, one with six strings and the other with three.

"The three-stringed instrument doesn’t have a long history, but it goes very well with our ancient dance. It just sounds very natural and very beautiful," said Dawa Tsering, Cultural Bureau, Shigatse.

A festive gala honoring the abolition of slavery in Tibet was held at the Zongjiaolukang area of Lhasa in Northwest China.

A festive gala honoring the abolition of slavery in Tibet was held at the Zongjiaolukang area of Lhasa in Northwest China.

The event celebrates the 55th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Tibet. Slavery was abolished by the state Council of China in 1959, liberating millions of Tibetans.

The event also features a host of other performances by troupes hailing from all over the region.

"We intend to hold more events like these in the future, it’s a great opportunity to promote our music and dance," said Dawa Tsering.

Tibetans and Han Chinese alike join the celebrations, united in the festive spirit.