On May 23, 1951, the Central People's Government and the Local Government of Tibet signed the "Agreements on Measures for the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet," marking the region's peaceful liberation.

Highlights of the celebrations include a grand public rally to be attended by people from all walks of life; large exhibitions depicting the achievements made in Tibet over the past 50 years; and diverse entertainment performances consisting of "Golden Years", a large-scale song and dance evening to be organized by the region's Culture Department, and a number of plays and programs produced by the local and the military art troupes.

Among celebration events will be a literary and art competition among officials and people, a trade and cultural week in the regional capital, all forms of symposiums and discussions, and a wide solicitation for articles and essays.

Relevant offices will produce and publish a number of audio-video products and books on the commemorating celebrations. Included will be seven TV plays, and political documentary films such as the "Sing in praise of Tibet" and the "Serve as a Witness to Tibet".

The Tibet People's Publishing House is to release five new books, including "Unforgettable Tibet" and "Sing in Praise of Snowfield". "Series on 50 Years of Development in Tibet" will be published by the Nationalities' Publishing House.

In addition, the State Post Bureau will issue a set of postcards to mark the occasion.

(People's Daily 05/14/2001)