New Delhi: October 14

The Delhi chapter of Students’ for a Free Tibet (SFT) organised ‘A Day For Tibet’ in collaboration with Miranda Foreign Student Association at Miranda House, Delhi University. The event had talks, lively discussions and presentations on Tibet. They never realize the fact that we belong to a different nation – Tibet.”

”The event was designed to raise awareness of Tibet and the Tibetan struggle,” said Rinzin Choedon, coordinator of the event who is a student at Delhi University. ” Most of the students have on idea of the ethnicity’s of many Tibetan students studying in Delhi.

Events included a presentation by photo journalist and Tibetan supporter Vijay Kranti and Dr. Pratibha Jolly, Principal at Miranda House, who shared her views and knowledge regarding the current Indo-China relation. Following this, guests were treated to some traditional Tibetan food before viewing the documentary ‘Tibet Will Be Free.’

The final presentation was given by SFT Delhi coordinator Tsering Tashi who spoke of his journey across the Himalayas at age 14 and on the self-immolations that have been occurring in Tibet. His speech shocked many.

Director of SFT Delhi, Rigzin Spalgon, said the event was a great success.

(with The Tibet Post inputs)

 

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