Delegation salutes Tibet anniversary

6,000 people to stage a colorful parade; government visitors to bring presents

National flags fly atop office buildings and from the windows of many homes. Red lanterns hang from electrical poles. Red banners with slogans in Chinese and Tibetan languages cover the railings of overpasses in the streets.

The capital of the Tibet autonomous region is ready for a grand ceremony on Tuesday morning marking the 50th anniversary of the region's founding.