Region rises from serfdom to self-determination

Sixty years ago, the old government of Tibet was dismissed. The date was later named 'Serf's Emancipation Day'. Cui Jia and Palden Nyima report from Shigatse, Tibet autonomous region.

Editor's note: This is the first of a series of stories about the Tibet autonomous region, focusing on the area's history, poverty-alleviation measures and the cultural and business sectors.

Phurbu Tsering was born in Phalha Manor in Gyalze county, Tibet autonomous region. The house, in Paljor Lhunpo village, was once owned by the aristocratic Phalha family.