Democratic reform benefits farmers

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Source: CCTV.com | 03-26-2009 13:59

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Kesong Village is the first village in the Tibet Autonomous Region to carry out democratic reform. The everyday lives of the villagers have improved a lot. Many of them are enjoying a happy life, and others are increasingly benefiting, financially and otherwise, from the positive changes. Meanwhile, a nearby military unit is also joining hands with the villagers, helping the local people to create an all-around, wealthier life.

Kesong Village is the first village in the Tibet Autonomous  Region to carry out democratic reform. The everyday lives of  the villagers have improved a lot.

A celebration for the born of a model wealthy village.

59 year-old "SUO LANG DUN ZHU" is the former leader of the village. He says that since democratic reform, many changes have taken place in the village. Among the changes, most villagers now live in spacious new houses, farming work is done with machines, and all children now can go to school.