A Tibetan culture week, sponsored by China International Cultural
Exchange Association, will be staged in Australia's Melbourne and
New Zealand's Auckland from November 20 to December 8. This is
China's first all-round exposition to the world on
Tibet, including natural environment, geography, history,
culture, religion, art and life and so on.
The exhibition includes three parts, photo and Tangkas, telefilm
and Tibetan performances. More than 600 photos out from 20,000 will
give a full show of beautiful scenery, long history, tremendous
social changes and rapid developing economy in Tibet. While the 60
Tangkas, all rare artistic works, are to reflect the religion,
medicine and history of Tibetan people. A batch of films and
documentaries will present the social changes and bright prospect
of Tibet's modernization drive. Besides, 20 Tibetan actors and
actresses will give performances and fashion show to present a real
Tibet to audience of the two countries
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November 18, 2001)