Tibet Autonomous Region celebrates its 40th anniversary

Updated: 2005-09-02 08:08

Fireworks explode in the sky over the Potala Palace at a celebration held in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, September 1, 2005. China marked the 40th anniversary of Tibet's autonomy on Thursday with singing and dancing Tibetans as well as a pledge to maintain stability in the region. [newsphoto]

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