Oslo, Norway, October 21 – An exhibition called “Tibet was my home” was opened at Cultural History Museum of Oslo, university of Oslo. The exhibition was arranged by Danish anthropologist Ditte Maria Seeberg and photos from Tibet by Ven Mathieu Ricard.
Mrs. Chungdak Koren together with Chairwomen of museum professor Trine Syvertsen inaugurated the exhibition. This was followed by Tibetan folk dance by Tibetan community of Norway.
The exhibition covered themes ranging from Tibetan culture to traditional society, religion to political plight. The exhibition was aimed for school children and youth. Through film, photo, music and artifacts, the Danish anthropologist Ditte Seeberg shows the beauty and richness of the Tibetan culture – and how it is preserved in exile.
Professor Trine Syvertsen said in her opening address that this exhibition is an affectionate homage to the Tibetan people and their way of life. Ms. Chungdak Koren in her inauguration speech said that such exhibitions are very helpful to strengthen our work for Tibet in Norway, and that the situation in Tibet is not getting better.
Ms. Koren also said that there is an urgent need for the resolution of Tibet issue, and that the very survival of Tibetan culture, language and religion is at stake. She also expressed her gratitude on the Tibetan people’s behalf to the Museum and Ms Ditte Maria Seeberg. The exhibition will last till April next year and the museum will organize special programs for schools and institutions all over Norway.
