Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region celebrates its 60th anniversary

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Chu Bo said, "Thanks to the Central Government's leadership and the support of all Chinese people autonomous region officials have been able to make great contributions to Inner Mongolia and have made historical changes in the region."

Chu said the local government had made people's livelihood the top priority. The officials did their utmost to raise people's living standards.

The Central Government delegation also visited an exhibition of the region's achievements and development... over the last 60 years. Vice President Zeng Qinghong presented a "national unity tripod" to the region's party secretary, Chu Bo. The bronze tripod bears wishes of happiness and wealth for the local people.

Later in the afternoon, a grand gala featuring performances from local ethnic groups was held. Famous Mongolian singers such as Dedema and Tenger performed. And thousands of dancers dressed in Mongolian minority costumes put on shows.

Editor:Du Xiaodan