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TIBETAN DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATED IN NEW YORK
Phayul, Tibet
Aug 8 2005
RTYC NY & NJ[Thursday, September 08, 2005 18:22]
September 5- Coinciding China's celebration of the 40th anniversary
of the so-called " Tibet Autonomous Region", the Tibetans in exile
on September 2nd celebrated the 45th anniversary of the establishment
of Tibetan Democracy in high spirit and optimism.
In New York, the Tibetan communities from New York, New Jersey and
Connecticut celebrated the Tibetan Democracy Day on September 3rd
(Saturday) at Armenian Church with the initiative of the Regional
Tibetan Youth Congress of New York and New Jersey. About 600 Tibetans
assembled to observe the day with speeches and Tibetan cultural
performances. The morning program began with offering of the mandala
to the portrait of His Holiness the Dalai Lama by the North American
Chithue Mr.Tenzin Choeden and the RTYC President Mr Gyatso. This was
followed by the speeches by the Chief guest Mr.Tenzin Choeden, Mr.
Gyatso, and our special guest Mr.Bai Quiao Tang, the Director of the
Chinese Citizen Forum in New York. Mr.Gyatso made an introductory
note on the significance of the occasion and urged the Tibetans to
shoulder more responsibilities in order to upgrade the system of
Democracy in exile. Mr Choeden also highlighted on the importance of
the democratic system which the Tibetans in Tibet are deprived of,
and further urged the people to avail the opportunity of right to
Vote in the forthcoming elections. He further suggested that it is
high time that fresh qualified candidates should not hesitate to seek
nominations in the forthcoming Chithue elections. He also requested
Tibetans to be aware and keep update of the developments on Tibetan
issues all the time. Mr.Tang also expressed his appreciation of the
democratic system prevailing around the world. He pointed out that
Chinese government has actually misled the world by stating that
Tibet is a part of China. He also expressed his doubt that Tibetan
issue will be resolved that soon unless and until China becomes a
democratic nation. The Representative of H.H the Dalai Lama, however,
was not present as he was away to India.
In the afternoon, Mr.Choeden had about one n half hour question/answer
session with the audience on number of subjects ranging from the
Tibetan political situation to the matters pertaining to Tibetan Green
Book. This was then followed by the Tibetan songs and dance items
from Cholsum troupe, and other individual and group performances. The
afternoon program also included the presentation of the trophies
and certificates to the winners and runners up of the recently held
'the Pawo Thupten Ngodup Memorial Basketball Tournament. The audience
witnessed for the first time the women teams receiving the Basketball
Tournament Trophies, a matter of great pride and a big boost for future
women participation in the tournament. Tibetan Women Association also
drew the raffles and announced the three winning numbers. The day's
program concluded with word of thanks by Mr.Tenzin Kalden, the Vice
President of RTYC of NY and NJ.
In the evening, the people as usual got together to perform 'Gor-zshe'
(Hand in hand Tibetan folk dance) which was followed by the evening
Fund raising dance party.
Phayul, Tibet
Aug 8 2005
RTYC NY & NJ[Thursday, September 08, 2005 18:22]
September 5- Coinciding China's celebration of the 40th anniversary
of the so-called " Tibet Autonomous Region", the Tibetans in exile
on September 2nd celebrated the 45th anniversary of the establishment
of Tibetan Democracy in high spirit and optimism.
In New York, the Tibetan communities from New York, New Jersey and
Connecticut celebrated the Tibetan Democracy Day on September 3rd
(Saturday) at Armenian Church with the initiative of the Regional
Tibetan Youth Congress of New York and New Jersey. About 600 Tibetans
assembled to observe the day with speeches and Tibetan cultural
performances. The morning program began with offering of the mandala
to the portrait of His Holiness the Dalai Lama by the North American
Chithue Mr.Tenzin Choeden and the RTYC President Mr Gyatso. This was
followed by the speeches by the Chief guest Mr.Tenzin Choeden, Mr.
Gyatso, and our special guest Mr.Bai Quiao Tang, the Director of the
Chinese Citizen Forum in New York. Mr.Gyatso made an introductory
note on the significance of the occasion and urged the Tibetans to
shoulder more responsibilities in order to upgrade the system of
Democracy in exile. Mr Choeden also highlighted on the importance of
the democratic system which the Tibetans in Tibet are deprived of,
and further urged the people to avail the opportunity of right to
Vote in the forthcoming elections. He further suggested that it is
high time that fresh qualified candidates should not hesitate to seek
nominations in the forthcoming Chithue elections. He also requested
Tibetans to be aware and keep update of the developments on Tibetan
issues all the time. Mr.Tang also expressed his appreciation of the
democratic system prevailing around the world. He pointed out that
Chinese government has actually misled the world by stating that
Tibet is a part of China. He also expressed his doubt that Tibetan
issue will be resolved that soon unless and until China becomes a
democratic nation. The Representative of H.H the Dalai Lama, however,
was not present as he was away to India.
In the afternoon, Mr.Choeden had about one n half hour question/answer
session with the audience on number of subjects ranging from the
Tibetan political situation to the matters pertaining to Tibetan Green
Book. This was then followed by the Tibetan songs and dance items
from Cholsum troupe, and other individual and group performances. The
afternoon program also included the presentation of the trophies
and certificates to the winners and runners up of the recently held
'the Pawo Thupten Ngodup Memorial Basketball Tournament. The audience
witnessed for the first time the women teams receiving the Basketball
Tournament Trophies, a matter of great pride and a big boost for future
women participation in the tournament. Tibetan Women Association also
drew the raffles and announced the three winning numbers. The day's
program concluded with word of thanks by Mr.Tenzin Kalden, the Vice
President of RTYC of NY and NJ.
In the evening, the people as usual got together to perform 'Gor-zshe'
(Hand in hand Tibetan folk dance) which was followed by the evening
Fund raising dance party.