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Activities So Far...
1.
'Free Spirits: Tibet in Exile': An Exhibition of photographs by Diane Barker (UK) in association with NCPA at the Piramal Gallery. And the screening of 'Kundun', 'Seven Years in Tibet', 'Tibet in India' and 'The Knowledge of Healing' at Little Theatre.
2.
'Tibet: The Agenda':
A multi-media presentation by Reshma Piramal at the Tata Institute
of Social Sciences followed by the screening of 'Kundun'
(Martin Scorsese) and a question-answer session.
3.
Candle Light Vigil:
At Azad Maidan, Bombay on the Human Rights Day in association with
Maharashtra Tibetan Refugee Association, followed by the screening
of 'Escape from Tibet' and the multi-media presentation 'Tibet:
The Agenda' by Purnima Phansalkar at St Xavier's College.
4.
Candle Light Vigil:
At the Gateway of India in association with Tibetan Children's
Village and Tibetan Youth Congress to mark the 41st Anniversary
of the Tibatan National Uprising Day.
5.
'Festival of Tibet 2000' Bombay:
A six-day long festival of films, arts, crafts and music and the
'Ethics for the New Millennium' talk by His Holiness XIV Dalai Lama
in association with Tibetan Youth Congress.
6.
'World Tibet Day 2000':
Observance of 'World Tibet Day' and the birthday celebrations
of HH the Dalai Lama at the Prince of Wales Museum of Western
India. 'Living Buddha', a photography exhibition on the Fourteenth
Dalai Lama by Suresh Natarajan, followed by the screening of 'Kundun'
and 'The Saltmen of Tibet'.
7.
'Freedom Through Non-Violence':
A talk by Sulak Sivaraksa, Thailand's most prominent social activist
and the winner of 1995 Right Livelihood Award. Followed by the
screening of Bernardo Bertilucci's 'Little Buddha' at the Shree
Kirtan Kendra, Juhu, Bombay.
8.
'Money and Human Rights':
A talk by CP Surendran (Poet and Columnist) followed by a
question-answer session and the screening of Jean-Jacques Annaud's
'Seven Years in Tibet' in association with the Students Union at
Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
9.
'Festival of Tibet 2000' Agra:
A six-day long festival of films, dance, arts and talks at the Agra
Jaypee Palace Hotels in association with the Chopra Centre for Well
Being, USA and DIIR, Central Tibetan Administration, Dharamshala.
10.
'Tibet Day' Madras:
'The Relationship of the Indian Government with Tibet: During the
Twilight Years of 1947-50' a talk by Claude Arpi
(Author, The Fate of Tibet);
Screening of Martin Scorsese's 'Kundun' and 'Glimpses of Tibet,'
an exhibition of photographs on Tibet at the Music Academy,
Madras in association with TPPRC, TSAM and TRWA.
11.
'Human Rights Day':
'The Future of Tibet' talk by Acharya Yeshi Phuntsok (President, National Democratic Party of Tibet);
Screening of 'Tibet's Stolen Child' (Garthwait & Griffin)
followed by a Candle Light Vigil at the Azad Maidan in association with the Maharashtra Tibetan
Refugee Association.
12.
'Tibet: Eyewitness Accounts':
Talks and slide-show presentations by two travellers and a native –
Shankar Menon (Visited Tibet in 1998),
Beatrice Gibson (Travelled in Tibet in 1998) and
Phuntsok Wangchuk (Escaped Tibet to reach India in Dec 2000).
Followed by the screening of 'Promised Land: The Tibetan Story'
(Dir: Pimmi Pande) and a discussion moderated by Prof Prabodh Parikh at the YB Chavan Centre.
13.
'Forbidden Land':
An exhibition of 70 photographs at India's most busiest railway
station – Churchgate, Bombay in association with the Gu-Chu-Sum
Movement of Tibet to commemorate the 42nd Anniversary of the Tibetan
National Uprising in Lhasa on 10 March 1959.
14.
'Li Changchun Protest':
Protest demonstration against Li Changchun, a senior politburo
member of the Communist Party of China, and 8 other Chinese delegates visiting India.
15.
'Story Of A Nation':
An exhibition of photographs on Tibet from the Tibet Museum,
Dharamshala and the screening of documentary and feature films in
association with TPPRC at the YB Chavan Art Gallery.
16.
'Dhamma Teachings & Meditation':
Four-day long teachings by Venerable Geshe Damdul Namgyal at the
Karmaveer Dadasaheb Gaikwad Sanskritic Kendra, Andheri, Bombay to
coincide the 'World Tibet Day' and the 66th birthday celebration
of HH XIV Dalai Lama.
17.
'Art Of Happiness: A Buddhist Perspective':
A talk by Venerable Geshe Damdul Namgyal,
(Principal, Drepung Loaseling Monastery, Mundgod, Karnataka)
at the Theosophy Hall, New Marine Lines, Bombay.
18.
'Non-Violence & Social Action I':
First three-day long workshop on 'Non-Violence & Social Action'
at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, Sarah, Dharamshala.
19.
'Human Rights Day':
12th anniversary of awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to HH the Dalai
Lama and the Human Rights Day observance at the Sharada Mangal
Karyalaya, Bombay. And a Candle Light Vigil at the Azad Maidan in
association with MTRA.
20.
'The Himalayan Triangle: India-Tibet-China':
A discussion on India's border issues with China and the significance
of Tibet as a buffer zone.
Speakers:
Eustace D'Souza (Retired Major General);
Lhasang Tsering (Tibetan Independence Activist) and
Prof GP Deshpande (China Affairs Expert)
at the YB Chavan Centre, Bombay.
21.
'Non-Violence & Social Action II':
Three-day long workshop on 'Non-Violence & Social Action' at
the Dekyiling Tibetan Camp, Derahdun.
22.
'Zhu Rongji Protest':
Protest and demonstration throughout the city and a 24-hour long Hunger Strike
at the Azad Maidan, Bombay, during the visit of Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji.
(In association with Maharashtra Tibetan Refugee Association)
23.
'Uprising Day':
'Glimpses of Tibet', an exhibition of photographs at the Churchgate Station
(in association with TPPRC) and a candle light vigil at
the Azad Maidan to commemorate the 43rd Anniversary of the Tibetan
National Uprising Day.
24.
'Heart-Of-The-Matter':
'Middle Way And The Future of Tibet,' inaugural talk by
Prof Samdhong Rinpoche (Kalon Tripa, Tibetan Govt-in-exile)
followed by a question-answer session.
25.
'Heart-Of-The-Matter' (2):
With TT Karma Chophel (Member, ATPD) on 'Independence Is Achievable'
at the Yongling Day School, Dharamshala.
26.
'The Tibetan System of Medicine':
A talk by Dr Pema Dorjee, senior physician and general secretary
of the Men-Tsee-Khang at MC Ghia Hall, Bombay.
27.
'Heart-Of-The-Matter' (3):
With Hortsang Jigme (Member, ATPD) on 'Return To Tibet To Resolve The Issue'
at the Yongling Day School, Dharamshala.
28.
'Non-Violent Action For Tibet' (3):
Seven-day long workshop on 'Non-Violent Action For Tibet'
at the Choephelling Tibetan Settlement, Miao, Arunachal Pradesh.
29.
'Non-Violent Action For Tibet' (4):
Six-day-long workshop on 'Non-Violent Action For Tibet'
at the Tezu Tibetan Settlement, Arunachal Pradesh.
30.
'Non-Violent Action For Tibet' (5):
Six-day-long workshop on 'Non-Violent Action For Tibet'
at the Tenzin Gang Tibetan Settlement, Arunachal Pradesh.
31.
'Non-Violent Action For Tibet' (6):
Five-day-long workshop on 'Non-Violent Action For Tibet'
at Tibetan Welfare Office Hall, Darjeeling, West Bengal.
32.
'Non-Violent Action For Tibet' (7):
Six-day-long workshop on 'Non-Violent Action For Tibet'
at Tibetan Community Hall, Kalimpong, West Bengal.
33.
'Non-Violent Action For Tibet' (8):
Five-day-long workshop on 'Non-Violent Action For Tibet'
at Chokasum Hall, Gangtok, Sikkim.
34.
'World Tibet Day 2002':
Screening of 'The Shadow Circus: CIA in Tibet' and 'The Cup'
on the occasion of the World Tibet Day and the 67th Birthday of HH the Dalai Lama
at YB Chavan Convention Hall, Bombay.
35.
'Non-Violent Action For Tibet' (9):
Seven-day-long workshop on 'Non-Violent Action For Tibet'
at the Kunphelling Tibetan Settlement, Rabangla, Sikkim.
36.
'Heart-Of-The-Matter' (4):
With Thupten Lugrig (Minister for Education, Tibetan Govt-in-exile)
on 'Chinese Language In Tibetan Schools '
at the Mess Hall, Dharamshala.
37.
'Hind Swaraj Reading':
Four-day long 'Hind Swaraj and The Tibetan Freedom Struggle' workshop
by Rajiv Vora (Gandhi Peace Foundation),
Prof Samdhong Rinpoche and Dr Ramu Manivannan
at the Lhakpa Tsering Hall, Dharamshala.
38.
'Non-Violent Action For Tibet' (10):
Six-day-long workshop on 'Non-Violent Action For Tibet'
at the Phuntsokling Tibetan Settlement, Chandragiri, Orissa.
39.
'Non-Violent Action For Tibet' (11):
Seven-day-long workshop on 'Non-Violent Action For Tibet'
at the Phendeling Tibetan Settlement, Mainpat, Chattisgarh.
40.
'Non-Violent Action For Tibet' (12):
Seven-day-long workshop on 'Non-Violent Action For Tibet'
at the Norgyeling Tibetan Settlement, Bhandara, Maharashtra.
41.
'Human Rights Day':
Human Rights Day observance and a Candle Light Vigil
at the Azad Maidan in association with the Bombay Tibetan Welfare Association.
42.
'MIC Education Campaign':
Launch of 'No Made In China Products' education campaign in Dharamshala.
43.
'One-Day Hunger-Strike':
And a candle-light vigil at the Azad Maidan
in association with Bombay Tibetan Refugee Association
to protest the execution of Tibetan freedom fighter Lobsang Dhondup.
44.
'100-m Black Flag Unfurls For Tibet':
Unfurling a 100-m long banner and a photo exhibition at the Churchgate Station
to commemorate the 44th Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising.
45.
Poetry Reading:
Screening of Martin Scorsese's feature film 'Kundun' accompanied by a first hand account of Tibet by the Tibetan poet and General Secretary of Friends of Tibet, Tenzin Tsundue at the Industial Design Centre, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay on March 12, 2003.
46.
'Calcutta Hunger-Strike':
12-Hour Hunger-Strike to commemorate the 44th Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising.
47.
'In Solidarity: Remember Tiananmen':
Screening of the documentary "Gate of Heavenly Peace" and a public meet
in support of the world-wide rememberance of the Tianenmen Square Massacre.
48.
'A Long Look Homeward':
Three-day long exhibition of photographs on Tibet
at the Chitrakoot Gallery, Gariahut Road, Calcutta.
49.
'Creative Resistance Launch':
Poetry session and the launch of 'Creative Resistance',
a book published for Friends of Tibet by Design & People at Dharamshala.
50.
'Hunger Strike':
One-day hunger strike in association with the Tibetan Students Association, Pune (TSAP)
at the Gandhi Statue, Pune Railway Station Road, Pune.
51.
'Cry Of The Snow Lion':
Three-day Festival of Tibet
in association with the Mangalore Tibetan Students' Association
inaugurated by Dharampal Negi (IGP, Western Range).
52.
'Story Of A Nation':
Four-day photo-exhibition on Tibet
inaugurated by Dr Col (Retd) Anil Athalye
(Founder Member, Institute for Peace and Disarmament Studies).
53.
'Human Rights Day':
Human Rights Day observance with SV Raju, National Convenor of Indian Liberal Group as chief guest
and the screening of "Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion"
at the YMCA, Wodehouse Road, Bombay.
54.
'Uprising Day Anniversary':
Screening of the documentary — 'History of Tibet'
at the Max Mueller Bhavan, Bombay,
to commemorate the 45th Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising in Lhasa of 10 March 1959.
55.
'Images of Home and Exile':
An exhibition of photographs on Tibet and the screening of 'Cry of the Snowlion'
at the DAIRA Centre for Arts and Culture, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
56.
'First Tibetan Passport Found in Nepal':
Friends of Tibet (INDIA) recovers the passport
used by the Chief of the Finance Department of the Government of Tibet, Tsepon Shakabpa,
after many years of its missing.
57.
'Ocean of Wisdom':
Photo essay on HH the Dalai Lama by Suresh Natarajan
and four-day long festival of films on Tibet
at the Kashi Art Café, Burgher Street, Fort Cochin, Kerala.
58.
'Imagination & Real Tibet':
Panel discussion led by three researchers on Tibet
and the screening of the documentary: "The Power of Truth"
at the Community Centre, Dharamshala.
59.
'Panel Discussion':
Discussion led by Tenzin Tsundue on the "Regional Ethnic Autonomy in Tibet"
in Dharamshala.
60.
'In Solidarity: Remember Tiananmen':
Public meet and the screening of the documentary 'Gate of Heavenly Peace'
in support of the world-wide rememberance of the Tianenmen Square Massacre.
61.
'World Tibet Day: Bombay':
Public meet and screening of Martin Scorsese's 'Kundun'
at the Max Mueller Bhavan, Kala Ghoda, Bombay on July 6, 2004.
62.
'World Tibet Day: Cochin':
Candle Light Vigil and three-day photo exhibition on Tibet
at the Kerala Lalithakala Academy Gallery from July 6, 2004.
63.
'World Tibet Day: Pune':
Public meet and screening of Martin Scorsese's 'Kundun'
at the Max Mueller Bhavan, Kala Ghoda, Bombay on July 6, 2004.
64.
'Living in Peace:
A talk by Burmese Buddhist monk Rev. Watahawa
followed by a discussion on the occasion of the
International Day of Peace
on September 21, 2004
at the Academy Hall, JVL Towers, Nelson Manicam Road, Chennai.
65.
'Tibet Film Festival':
Screening of three films on Tibet followed by a
question & answer session in association with the
Vidya Prasarak Mandal Centre for International Studies (VPM),
Mulund (East), Bombay on September 25, 2004.
66.
'Tibet Film Festival':
Screening of three films on Tibet followed by a
discussion in association with the
Powai Arts and Recreation Club, Bombay at
the Aura Restrobar, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Bombay
on October 2 and October 9, 2004.
67.
'Tibet Day':
Screening of three films on Tibet and a discussion in
association with the MG University Film Society at the
Mahatma Gandhi University Campus, Kottayam, Kerala on October 26, 2004.
68.
'Save Tenzin Delek Campaign Launch':
Five-day relay hunger-strike demanding the release and
death sentence withdrawal of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche
in association with the Tibetan Youth Congress and United
Tibetan Association of Maharashtra & Gujarat at the
Azad Maidan, Bombay.
69.
'Story of Two Liberations':
Discussion followed by the screening of two documentaries —
'Red Flag Over Tibet' and 'Fahrenheit 9/11' in association with
Design & People at the IMA Hall, Warriam Road, Ernakulam on November 20, 2004.
70.
'Protest Card Campaign':
The launch and the signature campaign to protest the Chinese Government's decision
to execute Tenzin Delek Rinpoche in December 2004.
71.
'One-Day Fast':
For Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche who is sentenced to
death by the Chinese Government.
Fast held in association with the Kochi Tibetan
Welfare Association in Cochin, Kerala on November 29, 2004.
72.
'Freedom Concert':
for Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche who is sentenced
to death by the Chinese Government.
Concert held in association with the
Regional Tibetan Youth Congress and Students for a Free Tibet
on November 30, 2004.
73.
'Candlelight Procession':
from Shere-e-Punjab to DC office for the
release of Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche from the Chinese custody in
association with the Tibetan Youth Congress and Tibetan Women's
Association in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh on December 1, 2004.
74.
'From Films to Freedom':
A festival of films on Tibet in association with Collective Chaos at the Centre for Film and Drama, Bangalore from January 29-30, 2005.
75.
'Uprising Day Anniversary':
Candle-light vigil at the Azaad Maidan, Bombay on March 10, 2005 to commemorate the 46th Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising in Lhasa of 10 March 1959.
76.
'Remembering the Classics':
A film festival dedicated to the masters of Indian as well as world cinema with a specific package on Tibet at the Applied Physics Auditorium, MG University, Kottayam was organised by Friends of Tibet: Kottayam Chapter, District Information Department and Campus Film Society.
77.
'Wen Jiabao Protest':
Protests in Bangalore city during the visit of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.
78.
'Face-to-Face': with Tibetan poet-activist Tenzin Tsundue, who staged a daring protest in Bangalore when the Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao visited the city followed by the screening of the documentary film: 'Sentenced To Die' in association with Collective Chaos at the Centre for Film and Drama, Bangalore.
79.
'Remember Tiananmen':
Screening of the documentary "Gate of Heavenly Peace" and a public meet
in support of the world-wide rememberance of the Tianenmen Square Massacre.
80.
'Mishra's Tibet':
Face-to-Face with popular Indian writer Pankaj Mishra at Dharamshala in association with Regional Tibetan Youth Congress and Students For A Free Tibet (SFT: India).
81.
'We Refused to Sing the Chinese National Anthem':
Face-to-Face with three patriotic Tibetans nuns who preferred years in prison and torture than singing the Chinese national anthem.
82.
'Indian Cartoonists on Tibet':
Exhibition of selected cartoons on the Tibet issue (1950-2005) and the tumultuous Indo-Chinese relations by renowned Indian cartoonists at the Kashi Art Cafe, Fort Kochi.
83.
'Indian Cartoonists on Tibet':
Exhibition of selected cartoons on the Tibet issue (1950-2005) and the tumultuous Indo-Chinese relations by renowned Indian cartoonists at the Community Centre, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala.
84.
'Indian Cartoonists on Tibet':
Exhibition of selected cartoons on the Tibet issue (1950-2005) and the tumultuous Indo-Chinese relations by renowned Indian cartoonists at the Nehru Centre, Worli, Bombay.
85.
'Stop The Train': Protest theatre in Dharamshala on the worldwide "Bombardier International Day". A joint direct-action campaign against the ongoing railway construction in Tibet in association with Students for A Free Tibet (India).
86.
'Dances of theYaks: A Tibet Evening': The Tibetan dance and music extravaganza in Calcutta, capital of West Bengal inaugurated by Popular Bengali film actress-painter Ms Piu Sarkar. Dances by Gangjong Doeghar Dance troupe, Kalimpong and the screening of the documentary - 'Escape from Tibet'.
87.
'Human Rights Day 2006': Candle Light Vigil and a public meet organised by the Calcutta chapter of Friends of Tibet (India) in Calcutta, West Bengal.
88.
'Face-to-Face with Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam': Organised by the Friends of Tibet (India): Trivandrum Chapter in association with the Film Club, Govt College of Teacher Education, Trivandrum, Kerala.
89.
'Symbiosis-Friends-of-Tibet-Film-Festival': Two day film festival on Tibet at the Symbiosis Law College, Pune organised by the Human Rights Cell: Symbiosis Law College in association with Friends of Tibet: Pune Chapter.
90.
'No Google on Valentine's Day': Call for the boycott of Google services due to its decision to allow China to censor its stock and withhold information - in association with Students For A Free Tibet.
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