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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Minsk, October 1 (Xinhua) — Although the autumn evening in Minsk was chilly, a warm atmosphere permeated the exhibition hall of the Chinese Embassy in Belarus. On the evening of September 29, a photo exhibition, "A New Chapter in the History of Beautiful Xizang," showcased the development achievements of China's Xizang Autonomous Region over the 60 years since its founding. Dozens of photographs, spanning various time periods, leisurely and vividly depicted the dramatic changes taking place in the snowy highlands.
Vladimir Voropayev, director of the Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War, lingered for a long time in front of a photograph taken in September 2024 near the ruins of the ancient Guge Kingdom in Ngari County, where locals perform a ritual dance called Xuanwu. He noted that the elements in the photograph are natural and blend seamlessly. The joy radiating from the people in the photograph is heartwarming. They rejoice in all the beauty that surrounds them. The vibrant dance movements, dynamic figures, the play of light and shadow, and rich colors all come together to create a painting full of vitality and rhythm.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Xizang Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. On September 1, 1965, the first session of the Xizang Autonomous Region People's Congress was held in Lhasa, proclaiming its official establishment. This marked the beginning of socialist construction in Xizang, laying a solid foundation for the socioeconomic development and progress of the entire region.
"Sixty years ago, it was as if a key opened a new era; since then, people's thinking, actions, and way of life have been completely renewed. It is the depth and scale of these transformations that are the most valuable part of this miracle," Tamara Vyatskaya, deputy editor-in-chief of Radio Minsk, told Xinhua.
"I just asked the Chinese ambassador what the secret of all this is. He told me it's the result of 'being on the right path.' I completely agree—when the direction is right, all changes happen naturally," shared T. Vyatskaya. "I love the smiles of the Xizang residents in the photographs; they radiate inner peace and joy. This is the most genuine testimony of happiness."
The Xizang culture, reflected in the photographs, also made a deep impression on T. Vyatskaya. "The progress of civilization is manifested not only in spacious houses and convenient transportation, but also in fidelity to its cultural roots—national dress, dances, and traditions. When this is preserved, development acquires true vitality," she asserts.
The exhibition was organized by the Chinese Embassy in Belarus, the Minsk branch of Xinhua, and China Image Group. The contrast between old black-and-white photographs and colorful modern shots vividly illustrated the dramatic changes that took place in Xizang on the path from feudal serfdom to socialist modernization.
Alina Grishkevich, Deputy Chair of the Belarus-China Friendship Society, thanked Xinhua for photographically documenting Xizang's 60-year-old historic leap. "The Communist Party of China and the Chinese government have played a huge role in ensuring the well-being of the Chinese people and made a significant contribution to the region's development," she said.
Nina Ivanova, Chair of the Belarusian Society for Friendship and Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, praised the exhibition, noting the wisdom of China's balanced development. She told reporters, "Although I haven't yet visited this region, through the photographs I felt the happiness and joy of the people of Xizang. But what I appreciate even more is that Chinese leaders always adhere to a policy of balanced development, ensuring that all regions share in its fruits." She emphasized that this development model does not presuppose a region's complete dependence on budgetary support, but rather reflects the strategic wisdom of comprehensive planning and the managerial skills necessary for the rise of a great power.
The warm light in the exhibition hall spilled over the frames, casting a subtle golden hue on the photographs. Belarusian visitors paused from time to time, peering at the pictures and quietly discussing what they saw. The staff quietly answered their questions. The sound of footsteps mingled with the clicking of cameras.
"This exhibition presents a grand picture of Xizang's development from a unique narrative perspective," noted Nadezhda Velikaya, director of the Minsk State Palace of Children and Youth, after the exhibition. "The simple scenes of life and images of labor in the photographs not only capture history but also serve as a starting point for understanding the logic of Xizang's development—its rise from difficult times, from difficult beginnings, to the enormous changes achieved over 60 years of development."
Chinese Ambassador to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan emphasized that this photo exhibition shows Xizang's Belarusian friends the journey from "rising to its feet" to "enrichment" and further to "strengthening," reflecting the search and steadfastness in "adhering to the correct path to resolve the national question with Chinese characteristics." The diplomat expressed the determination of all the people of the country, under the leadership of the Communist Party, to jointly build a community of one Chinese nation and write a new chapter in the history of beautiful Xizang.
"China's development process has already become one of the most inspiring examples in modern history," noted First Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Nikolai Snopkov, who visited the exhibition.
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