This photo taken on March 28, 2025 shows a view of the square in front of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Friday marks the 66th anniversary of the democratic reform that ended feudal serfdom in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, with multiple grand celebrations and commemorative activities held across the region.

On March 28, 1959, people in Xizang launched the democratic reform, freeing a million serfs. In 2009, the regional legislature announced March 28 as the day to commemorate the emancipation of the one million serfs. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)