 The History of Tibet and the Feudal Serfdom in Old Tibet (1)
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2008-05-06 17:23
Preface:
Located in the southwestern border area of China, Tibet has a vast territory, wonderful scenic views, an abundance of produce and a Iong history. Since ancient times, Tibet has been a part of the Chinese territory. And Tibetans maintained intimate relations with other nationalities in its mothedand in the early stage and shared weal and woes as well as joys and sorrows with them. Tibet was peacefully liberated in 1951. After the armed rebellion was put down in 1958, the Democratic Reform was carried out, abolishing the feudal serfdom that had hindered the economic and social development in Tibet for a long time. The peaceful liberation of Tibet and the social transform in Tibet is an inevitable trend of the historical development.
This exhibition contains two parts: the history of Tibet and the feudal serfdom in old Tibet. Some precious historical documents, photos, materials and over 100 pieces of cultural relics respectively introduce the relations between Tibet and its motherland in various periods, the Central People's Government's administration and management over Tibet and the basic situation of the feudal serfdom in Tibet before 1959.
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A stone cap used as an instrument of torture to gouge out eyes (sNang-rtse-shag Prison in Lhasa of old Tibet
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A beggar in a street with a dog.
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