Dharamsala; August 14 – The Tibetan Women’s Association hosted a ‘Thanksgiving lunch’ on the eve of India’s 62nd independence day at Gangchen Kyishong, the seat of the exile Tibetan government, in honor of India’s indomitable support to the Tibetan cause. More than 26 Indian offices in Kangra Distt and more than 100 Indian friends were invited for the lunch.
Kalon Tripa, Professor Samdhong Rinpoche, presided over as the chief guest, and thanked the Indian community of Dharamsala for providing the Tibetans with a “safe haven” at Dharamsala for the last fifty years. He also applauded the efforts of TWA in thanking India and appreciated the presence of young members at the Central TWA. The special guest of honor Mr. Ajay Singh Mangotia, President of Indo-Tibetan Friendship Society, said that he is thankful to the Tibetan community in exile for having bestowed India with the benign presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
TWA’s president Kirti Dolkar Lhamo and Joint Secretary Tenzin Dolma addressed the gathering in Hindi. The regional chapters of TWA are also initiating similar events to thank the Indian community for their unflinching support and solidarity.
TWA, in a statement, said that it is indebted to the government and people of India. “We thank India for nurturing us and for its ingenuity in times of our adversity. We also thank India for being the most humane country. We trust that this virtuous nation will always see a prolific sense of success and eminence.”
