The Chinese authorities in Sichuan have presented awards to Tibetan monks and Muslim leaders deemed to have cooperated with Communist Party rule. The event was held in Zungchu county in Ngaba as part of a Chinese campaign to foster Tibetan loyalty to Beijing. Tibetan monasteries receiving awards included Muge, Nyenyul Kharlak, Tsotsang, Nateng Chakdu, Gamel, and Drakkar Yungdrung Ritro.