Bloomberg: Yesterday the Press Trust of India reported that the “Tibetan government-in-exile” is holding back-channel talks with the Chinese government. Can you confirm any of his comments?

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Wang Wenbin: The so-called “Tibetan government-in-exile” is entirely an organized separatist political group with a political platform and an agenda for “Tibetan independence.” It is an illegal organization that violates China’s Constitution and laws. No country in the world recognizes it. 

The Chinese government has two basic principles when it comes to contact and talks. First, we would only have contact and talks with the personal representative of the 14th Dalai Lama, not the so-called “Tibetan government-in-exile” or “Central Tibetan Administration.” The Chinese government will not be dealing with it. Second, any contact or talks will only be about the personal future of the 14th Dalai Lama himself, or to the utmost extent, a handful of people close to him, not so-called “high degree of autonomy for Tibet.” We hope the 14th Dalai Lama will have a right understanding of the central government’s policy, seriously reflect on and thoroughly correct its political propositions and actions, give up any activity aimed to disrupt the social order in Xizang, and return to the right path. Only then can contact and talks be considered next.

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Hey, I'd really love to see Lhasa after watching 7 years in Tibet but I am wondering if it would be unethical for me to do so?

hello,

I have recently stumbled upon this video on YouTube I really liked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TobmPU-D0vk and then a channel called བག་ཆགས། Tibet culture of mandolin.

can anyone give some context on this kind of scene/music? what kind of songs are these? Any more info I can get anywhere?

I don’t understand Tibetan so was not able to find anything, googling the title of the video didn’t give me much apart from understanding its the musicians name. but outside of youtube reuploads of recordings from some social media streams there’s nothing I could find.

thank you

Hi, as the title. I'm asking for a friend who doesn't have a reddit account. Basically, she went to Tibet, and visited a traditional doctor (中医?) , and the doctor prescribed some medicine that should be taken for 100 days. She went for it because the tour guide recommended her and a group of friends to go, as at the same time her body hasn't been feeling well for quite some time (years) now.

So, the medical bill ? It was a staggering ~RMB 40K , which is like USD6K. If it can make her feel better, then the money spend will be worth it, else, I dont know what to say.

Besides, I do not dare to question the authenticity, after all Tibet is a sacred place, because the first words that the doctor uttered were "we practise buddhism, tashi delek, etc".

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Locals here, any advice?

Has anyone heard of them? Are they Tibetans too?

Need help finding a song I used to listen to a lot in college, but the title wasn't in English and lost track of it as it was a YT video. I've been trying to find it for over ten years. I loved listening to it, it's a great and fun song. It's sung by a group of tibetan women wearing traditional clothes in the video. I do not write or speak tibetan so I apologize for not knowing the exact lyrics but they sound like "go chi ling wo dis om ba de... Zipalah...my on me di de ah se om me ya yame donge doh". Does anyone have any inkling on the name of the song/link. I would be forever grateful, thank you!

Archived post: https://archive.ph/MJEMe

Original post: https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2024/04/09/a103869704.html

There's an unconfirmed report of a massacre at 'Tibet University' in Lhasa on March 16th this year where in a peaceful protest of 500 Tibetan students, 20 died from either being beaten to death by Chinese police, trampled to death, and 3 or 4 jumped off buildings wearing signs saying "China made me die".

Since the mass-protests across Tibet of March 2008, the college has always locked down in March every year. But for the past four months they've been locked up, and a 'female student' was arrested and disappeared for exposing the closure. Since then the school has become a prison for the students who are monitored 24/7 and cannot leave. Their phones are spied on 24/7 and they can't even sleep with their doors closed. A hundred+ students even made a petition pleading the principal to let them go from the deteriorating conditions but he threatened to have them jailed. This is all what I gathered from the article quoting an insider.

No one's said it yet but l'm pretty sure this 'female student' was 2nd year college student Tsedron from a few months ago (arrested Dec 26, 2023 and suddenly announced dead Jan 15), the timing lines up. The report has to be confirmed but it sounds credible: https://en.tibettimes.net/2024/01/17/a-tibetan-girl-dies-after-being-arrested-by-the-chinese-police/

https://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet/language-blog-04082024170306.html

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Established in March 2013, Luktsang Palyon has focused on topics related to Tibetan language and culture, and has built up a loyal community of readers as a source for writings by Tibetans both inside and outside Tibet. 

It has published about 10,000 pieces of educational content, Tibetan articles and stories, music lyrics, Tibetan-Chinese translations and audio content.

The Tibetan-language platform Luktsang Palyon served as a vital hub for content from Tibetans inside and outside Tibet.

The latest in China's war against Tibetan language and by extension the Tibetan race. If you are Tibetan then this is more reason to see more value in studying your language and acting on that feeling. Otherwise there is no purpose in us being in exile.

Hi, I’m a first gen Tibetan. I can speak Tibetan but can’t read or write it. I’m hoping to start learning how to write it but I was wondering what would be the best way I can start. Also, is there any resources or apps that’s helpful?

I’m Tibetan and a girl, I’m graduating from grad school this June and really want to wear something from my culture to the ceremony. Do any of you have any suggestions on what to wear/good vendors?

Thank you so much!

Are they tibetan ???

Hi everybody!

I visited Nepal last year in November and absolutely loved it. During this trip, I also visited Buddhist monasteries and a Tibetan refugee camp. I've previously read about people volunteering and teaching English to Buddhist monks and Tibetan refugees in Nepal and India

Does anybody have any experiences with this that they'd be willing to share? I don't have any concrete plans for the summer yet and would like to look into doing volunteer work. I think it would be a great opportunity to learn more about Tibetans, their history, culture, and religion.

Thank you in advance. :)