LTCV 25th Anniversary
Students of the Lower Tibetan Children’s Village School (LTCV) take part in the opening day function of the school’s 25th founding anniversary on Saturday, October 10, 2009, in Dharamsala, India. The Prime Minister of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche was the Chief Guest of the grand opening day that began with House-wise parade. The school said it completed 25 years of excellence in imparting both traditional Tibetan studies and modern education to thousands of Tibetan children in exile. A large number of the school alumni were invited to join the silver jubilee celebration that lasted for three days. (Photo by Sonam Tsering)
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