CTA calls for suspension of Lhakar dance to mourn Dingri earthquake victims
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 30: The exile Tibetan government, known officially as the Central Tibetan Administration’s (CTA) Department of Religion and Culture issued an appeal on Wednesday, urging Tibetans to refrain from performing the traditional Lhakar dance (Gorshey or Tibetan Circle Dance) for 49 days to mourn and show solidarity with the victims of the […]
European Parliament launches ‘Friends of Tibet’ group to strengthen advocacy for Tibetan rights
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 30: The European Parliament officially launched the Friends of Tibet group, spearheaded by MEP Professor Dainius Zalimas with support from over 20 lawmakers across major political groups in Brussels on Monday. The launch ceremony saw participation from seven lawmakers and parliamentary assistants representing approximately twelve EU member states. Prof. Zalimas, a Lithuanian […]
China-sanctioned Tibetan rights advocate honoured with King Charles III coronation medal
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 30: Canadian politician MPP Bhutila Karpoche awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal to Sherap Therchin, the Executive Director of the Canada Tibet Committee (CTC), in recognition of his contributions to democracy and human rights. The award ceremony took place in Parkdale–High Park, in Toronto, Canada, where five distinguished individuals […]