The 2014 Forum on the Development of Tibet held in Lhasa attracted more than 100 representatives from home and abroad.

Among them, most foreign representatives have never been to Tibet before. They are very delighted and expressed thanks for being invited to Tibet to see its true face.

Jorge Navarro Lucio, Mexico, Director of Diplomatic Affairs at the MACROECONOMIA Magazine

Before Jorge came to Tibet, he thought it was still in a backward society having no transportation system with heavy things carried on people’s back.

However, after he landed on this land, what he saw was a modern city in modernization progress.

"I am surprised to see high standard of technology used in highways of Tibet. There are many shops. A lot of people here do small business to make money. Everything here is well organized. The environment is quite clean and people are very nice," said Jorge.

Peter Wittmann, Austria, member of the Austrian National Council and Chairman of the Committee of Constitution

Peter Wittmann is a frequent visitor to China. Studying Chinese in Beijing Language and Culture University from 1981 to 1982, Peter visits China regularly for at least six times a year.

It was the first time for Peter to attend Tibet forum held in Lhasa, Tibet.

"I am an Austrian, and most Austrians know Tibet, for Austria and Tibet are both mountainous areas." Peter said. "I am impressed by the high standard development of Lhasa, the very good infrastructure, and the Qinghai-Tibet railway."

Peter expressed his willingness to explore more of Lhasa, especially look forward to visiting the Potala Palace, which is the landmark of Tibet.

Simon Nabukwesi, Kenya，Director of Foreign Service Institute (FSI)

After two days meeting at the forum, the organizers arranged field trips for the representatives. Simon was invited to watch the large-scale live-action drama "Princess Wencheng", which amazed him greatly.

"The performance of ‘Princess Wencheng ’ is amazing. It is my first time to see such grand live show. It is better than Hollywood. I wish I could record the whole play, " said Simon.

Premiered in 2013, "Princess Wencheng" is Tibet's first large live-action drama that combines music and dance tradition from the Tang Dynasty and the performing techniques from Tibetan dance, Tibetan opera and Buddhist scripture chanting.

It is set against the natural landscape of Lhasa with man-made stages and high-tech audio-visual technology, combining the drama, music, and modern dance elements to present the Princess Wencheng’s arduous journey of coming to Tibet from afar.