Potala Palace restoration project commences with local community involvement

By Palden Nyima and Daqiong in Lhasa | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-10-20 10:45
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Local residents take part in the annual painting of the exterior walls of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region. The 1,300-year-old Potala Palace began undergoing its annual facelift on Wednesday. The annual whitewashing is a tradtion to protect the building. [Photo by Daqiong/chinadaily.com.cn]

"Today is the second day I have joined the activity this time, and I have been taking part in the annual paintings of the palace for more than 20 years," said the 57-year-old.

"I consider the palace to be a very valuable heritage, and I feel obligated and I am proud to be part of the painting team," he added.

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