His Holiness the Dalai Lama is paying a brief visit to NIORT, in western France, from May 7 to 9. This visit is taking place at the invitation of Mr. Alain Mathieu, President of the Urban Community of NIORT and Mr. Alain Baudin, Mayor of NIORT. His Holiness will grace the 8th day of 76th annual festival-cum-exhibition being organised by the city from May 1-9. The theme of this year’s festival is Tibet.
His Holiness will open the 8th day of the festival, visit the core exhibition on Tibet, attend a reception by the Mayor in the City Hall and in the afternoon give a public leture on “Generating a Good Heart”. The 9-day event covers all aspects of Tibetan culture and way of life ranging from religious activities to food, dance. film shows to exposing current Tibet through photo exhibition.
His Holiness will come to France directly from Toronto, Canada, after bestowing the Kalachakra initiation there and will leave for India on May 9 morning. This will be His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 20th visit to France.
Wangpo Bashi
Secretary
Bureau du Tibet
Paris, France
