They echo the voice of the people
By Xie Chuanjiao | China Daily | Updated: 2008-03-04 07:25
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CPPCC member Nimazeren (center), from Tibet, shares with co-members Liu Zhenying (left) and Zhu Qingshi his views on how to protect and carry on traditional culture in a fast-changing world. Ma Zhancheng |
Zhao Lihong is visibly excited talking about a proposal he submitted to the first session of the seventh Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) 20 years ago. As a member of the CPPCC National Committee, the Shanghai-based poet suggested the three traditional Chinese festivals, Tomb-Sweeping Day (Qingming), Dragon-Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, be added to the government's list of public holidays. A little more than two months ago, the central government declared the three festivals public holidays.
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