Sikyong Penpa Tsering
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French Museum Reverts to “Tibet” After Protests Over “Xizang” Labeling Mandated by China
In a significant victory for Tibetan activists, the Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac in Paris has committed to reverting to the use of “Tibet” instead of “Xizang” in its exhibits. The term “Xizang,” aggressively promoted by the Chinese government as a tool to erase their cultural and linguistic heritage.
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Tibetan Associations Across the U.S. Pay Tribute to Late Senator Dianne Feinstein
In a solemn gathering, the Tibetan Association of Northern California came together to hold a prayer session to mourn the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, who breathed her last on Friday at the age of 90. Simultaneously, the Tibetan Association of New York & New Jersey also paid heartfelt tributes to one of the most…
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Tibetan Parliament in Exile Headed for Another Deadlock
The Tibetan Parliament in Exile is headed for another deadlock as it fails to convene the ongoing sessions on Monday. The general session of the seventeenth parliament that began on September 7th was suspended on Saturday after some members of the parliament walked out from the proceedings.
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Sikyong Expresses Condolences on the Death of Former Himachal Chief Minister Raja Virbhadra Singh
The Central Tibetan Administration’s Sikyong Penpa Tsering expressed his sincere regret and condolences on the death of Shri Virbhadra Singh, former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. On July 8, the individual departments of the Central Tibetan Administration performed a prayer ceremony, and the offices were closed at midday as a symbol of respect and sadness…