Dharamsala, January 2: The province of Caltanissetta in Sicily, Italy, expressed its support for the peaceful struggle for Tibetan autonomy and recognising rights of the Tibetan people, during a ceremony of Tibetan flag held in the region on December 18.
The function was attended by dignitaries including, Dolma Gyari, deputy speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, parliamentarians and mayors of the provincial countries and other authorities of the region.
In his address, Angelo Marotta, president of Provincial Region of Caltananisse and of the union of all the president of provinces of Italy, said: “The presence of several mayors from the province of Caltanissetta, president of the province, the administrators and councillors of the province together with high authorities testify the sensibility of our community towards the Tibetan cause and towards recognising the rights of its people.”
Mr Marotta said: His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s words and those of the deputy speaker encourage us towards bigger tasks for Tibetan cause,” adding “We will call for immediate action of all the communes in the Province of Caltanissetta for Association for Tibet.”
While lauding the His Holiness’ contribution to the world at large, the officials said, with the arrival of Tibetan flag in the region, a new relationship has been cemented on the solid foundation of universal love and compassion laid by His Holiness.
Later in the day, an exhibition on the pictures of Dharamsala was held at the “House of Children”.
Deputy Speaker Dolma Gyari visited Italy for an official visit from 12-23 December.
