Last November 16 to 18, hundreds of individuals from different countries gathered at the Tibetan Children's Village for 3 days to discuss the current situation and developments in Tibet and to renew their commitment and support for the Tibetan cause. Some of the groups and individuals have been there for several years giving support to the Tibetan struggle while others are newbies. Nevertheless, regardless whether they were rookies or veterans everyone has the burning passion to stand for the liberation of Tibet from the chains of oppression.
The United Nations may have been deaf and silent about the situation in Tibet but not the people from the grassroots. The hundreds of people who made it to Dharamsala are just among the thousands of people, continously increasing, who made their decision never to join in the united silence of their governments.
The participants in the International Tibet Support Group Meeting is diverse. They are people from different culture, who speak different language. But regardless of such diversity everyone was united for one cause-The Tibetan Cause. They Speak one language-free Tibet and respect their fundamental rights. They have one culture-The culture of cooperation and unity for the liberation of Tibet from the bondage of tyranny and oppression.
The visit of his Holiness the Da Lai Lama during the meeting further inspired the participants. His presence and good spirit, his cheerfulness amidst the various challenges spilled over to recharge the tired participants. His wisdom reminded everyone never to deviate from the spirit of non-violent resistance.
With the growing global support and the newly established government of Tibet, the Central Tibetan Administration headed by His Excellency, Sikyong Lobsang Sangay, everyone is hopeful that sooner,victory for Tibet will be won.
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