The celebrations in Shimla saw Tibetan Buddhists offering long-life prayers and a rich tapestry of cultural performances showcasing the diverse heritage of the Tibetan and Indian communities. Monks, students, and locals gathered in unity to express their gratitude and respect for The Dalai L
Tenzin Lakshay, spokesperson of Tibetan government in-exile expressed regret that the Tibetans living inside Tibet cannot celebrate his holiness's bithday due to the restrictions imposed by the Chinese government.
The boy monk Nawang Tashi Rapten, the Taklung Tsetul Rinpoche, and the head of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism also participated in the prayers.
President of the Central Tibetan Administration of the Tibetan government-in-exile, Penpa Tsering Sikyong, expressed regret that Tibetans cannot celebrate the 89th birthday of their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on July 6 in his birthplace due to China's restrictions.
The ETGE condemned these actions as part of China's broader strategy to erase the rich heritage of East Turkistan and emphasised the urgent need for global intervention to halt what it described as a genocidal campaign.
The US Congressional delegation visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile in Dharamshala on Tuesday. The top delegation, which includes former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, arrived in India earlier today.
In strong opposition to US lawmakers visiting Dharamshala to meet Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Beijing is gravely concerned over the relevant reports, and urge the US side to fully recognise the anti-China separatist nature of the Da
These appeals highlight the dire human rights situation in the region, urging the international community to stand against the ongoing persecution under Chinese rule.
Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Dolma Tsering, has welcomed the House of Representatives' decision to pass the 'Resolve Tibet Act' and eagerly awaits President Joe Biden's signature to enact it into law.