Posted by Terence
Nov
08
2009
Lots of PRC flags on display throughout Tibet
One thing I noticed in my travels through Tibet was the abundance of Chinese flags prominently on display – even in remote villages occupied by ethnic Tibetans. This is interesting of course because it is not what you would expect considering the political sentiments in the area: sure, certain other flags are banned, but then you’d think one would settle to avoid flying any flag altogether!
I put this issue to my guide: apparently some Tibetans have been harassed in the past for not being patriotic enough. So there you have it – the secret to a harmonious society: coercion and forced patriotism.
Surely the local party chiefs can’t be this stubborn?
