September 6, 2015

"Top Chinese political advisor Yu Zhengsheng arrived in Lhasa, capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, on Sunday, leading a central government delegation to attend festivities marking the 50th anniversary of the region's founding.

The 65-member delegation was greeted by local officials and about 800 local residents in festive attire at Gonggar Airport. They were presented with hadas, a typical Tibetan ceremonial white scarf, as a welcome greeting.

A huge banner reading 'warmly welcoming the central government delegation' was hanging at the airport gate and five-starred red flags and red lanterns were seen everywhere in the city."

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