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New York – Tibetan activists from the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress of New York and New Jersey, began their ‘Bike Rally for Tibet’ in New York yesterday, to protest against the Chinese government for the ongoing cultural oppression in Tibet, the inhumane atrocities committed in Tibet. They call on China to end the cultural genocide in Tibet.
Zurich — Wisdom of Happiness: A Heart to Heart with the Dalai Lama, screened at the Zurich Film Festival on October 8, 2024. Director Barbara Miller said, "Wisdom of Happiness is is a grandiose and immersive cinematic experience. The Dalai Lama guides us through the film by asking, how we “modern” people can manage to find peace of mind and even happiness despite all the stresses of everyday life, the uncertainties of our climate crisis, and the anxiety caused by ongoing wars."
New Delhi — Tibetan activists, Uyghurs, Hong Kongers, Mongolian, Chinese and Taiwanese from Tibet, Taiwan, East Turkestan, Hong Kong, and China have strongly protested against the Chinese government (PRC) on its 75th National Day on October 1, 2024. They said, "For 75 years, the CCP has built its legacy on oppression, colonization, and violation of fundamental human rights, especially in Tibet, East Turkestan, Hong Kong.
Dharamshala — Lobsang Yeshi was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Tibetan Election Commission and Tsultrim Dorjee was sworn in as a member of the Public Service Commission on Monday, in accordance with the Charter of Tibetans in Exile.
Dehradun — A ceremony of prayer for long life and the celebration of the 80th birthday of Sakya Gongma Trichen Dorje Chang Rinpoche, the 41st holder of the throne of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism, took place on October 3, 2024. Representatives of Central Tibetan Administrations and Tibetan communities joined in the celebration of his birthday.
Dehradun— Tibetan Youth Congress today began its "TYC Cycle Rally: Against Chinese Cultural Genocide in Tibet". The rally aims to denounce the atrocities committed by the Chinese Communist regime in Tibet and to oppose its illegitimate rule in Tibet, as well as to draw the urgent attention of the international community to the ongoing cultural genocide in Tibet, where China is imposing harsh policies aimed at systematically eliminating Tibetan culture and identity.
Dharamshala — Sikyong Penpa Tsering, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan people, has written letters to Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu congratulating them on their decisive victory in the recent State Assembly elections.
Yet another peaceful protest, attended by about a hundred Tibetans, was held on March 23, 2024, at Martin Place in the Sydney metropolitan area, to condemn the severe crackdown by the Chinese government on Tibetans in Derge, Kham Province of Tibet.
Canberra – Australian Tibetans and supporters including politicians and activists rallied outside the Chinese Embassy, urging the Australian government not to overlook the deteriorating human rights situation in Tibet. They reiterated their strong message that the Tibetan struggle remains vibrant and will persist until Tibet achieves freedom.
New York — His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, wrote to Pinarayi Vijayan, the Chief Minister of Kerala, to express his sadness about the loss of life, injuries, devastation of property, and the general hardship so many people are facing as a result of massive landslides in the Wayanad region of Kerala and he offered donation towards the relief and rescue efforts in the State.
Dharamshala, India — His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on Tuesday expressed condolences to families of those who lost their lives due to heavy rain in Bihar State.
Taipei — On the occasion of the 25th year enforced disappearance of 11th Panchen Lama, Gendun Choekyi Nyima, the Tibetan Community Association in Taiwan through peace protest demanded China to swiftly release the 11th Panchen Lama.