Hamirpur, November 21 – Carrying national flags of India and Tibet, a group of 15 members of the Ladakhi-Tibet Support Group march through Hamirpur town this morning on their way to McLeodganj, the capital of the Tibetan government in exile, preaching the message of world peace to seek support of the Indian people for their freedom movement and for the long life of the Dalai Lama.
The group, headed by Lopjang Khatup from Leh, travels 25-30 km everyday. All 15 yatris are more than 60-year-old and have so far undertaken many journeys covering a distance of 9,000 km for their cause to extend their support to the Tibetan community. Mr Lopjang Khatup told reporters here today that they would meet the Dalai Lama and seek his blessings before going to New Delhi to submit a memorandum to the Indian Government for seeking its help for the freedom of Tibet.
Adorning Ladakhi traditional costumes and headgears, the team members also carry utensils, cooker and other materials with them to cook their food. Team members praised the Indian Government for giving shelter to the Tibetans in various parts of India since Tibet was captured by China. The team members also distributed literature to the people of the town as well as all those areas which they visited during their tour.
