Two young Tibetan women were arrested on Thursday (March 5) in Kardze (Chinese: Ganzi) Tibetan area of Sichuan province (Kham) following a protest, in a climate of increasing tension in the area. The two women, religious and secular, staged separate protests in Kardze town, handing out leaflets and calling for the return of the Dalai Lama to Tibet, respect for human rights of Tibetans, religious freedom, and the release of the Panchen Lama and Tibetan prisoners. According to a source of some of the leaflets were Chinese and one Tibetan women is a fluent Chinese speaker. The women were arrested and their current whereabouts are unknown.
The new protest follows the Tibetan New Year (Losar, which fell on February 25) period, during which many people did not attend officially orchestrated Kardze New Year performances and prayer ceremonies held in place of the celebrations for the feast of new Year. A Tibetan source with contacts in the area, said: "Days before Losar, local Tibetans in the region spontaneously began a silent boycott of Losar holding prayers in many towns in the region of Kardze, as Tongkor, Jori , and other peoples Thargyal Kardze. sometimes, about 200 people attended the prayers performed in every town, and says that the prayers that began during Losar continuing. the sentences were to mourn for the dead in the months of long protests after March 10 of last year, and the boycott of Losar as a silent protest against the way the government dealt with the protests in Tibet. No held local traditions for celebrations like festivals race horse or dance by local people. Some people even worked during the time of Losar, which has never happened before in our history. "
Locals perform these prayers and the decision not to mark Losar celebrated despite attempts to persuade local government to perform dances during the holidays. Radio Free Asia on Friday confirmed this, reporting that, according to a local resident: "On March 2-3, sixth and seventh day of Losar time, the authorities ordered the Kardze area performance groups to visit different cities and villages and present cultural programs to commemorate Tibetan festivals Losar. "The same source added that each group was escorted by officers of the armed people and police officers journalists traveling in three vehicles, the man said, describing the response by Tibetans locals as "very cold." (RFA Tibetan Dance Troupes Refuse state). According to the report of the RFA, posters were pasted in the region urging people not to attend the shows. Some performances in cities and smaller towns were canceled as a result of local peopleís response. Residents Kardze previously told RFA that monasteries had rejected cash payments to finance authorities Losar celebrations.
The two women who protested in separate incidents on March 5 in Kardze have been appointed by three different sources as Jampa Lhamo, 36, and a nun, Pema Yangzom, who is in his twenties. According to one source, a monk and three other men also participated in the peaceful protest on March 5, though no details could be confirmed instantly.
My children belong to the third generation of Tibetans living in the West. To keep their interest in the language and Tibetan culture, I use music as one of my most valued allies. Over the years, the search for songs and dances suitable for children has become something of a creative outlet to Losar, the Tibetan New Year, as a motivator thinking first and foremost, where children have to carry out what they have learned during the year. We would always encourage performances with beautiful Chupas and accessories brought from our trips to Tibet.
As do the Indians of North America in their annual pow-wow, Losar is like our Tibetan pow-wow: We gather with friends to celebrate our heritage by joining in the dancing and singing, sharing stories and eating Tibetan food we cook together. In the process of receiving a boost from a year ahead of us and the children are able to reconnect with their Tibetan roots. That's why this year we will also celebrate our new year with all the bells and whistles. Losar is a ritual event that keeps everyone positive and going.
I know he has asked us to skip festivities. But I think it is a prudent recommendation. The daily stream of bad news coming out of Tibet is depressing and hard-line response by China makes us feel powerless. In this situation, asked to cancel New Year celebrations for the umpteenth time, I could easily get most people down instead of lifting. It's like twisting the knife in the wound.
By being continually asked to cancel the celebrations is scoring own goals because we depend to maintain our cultural festivals relevant traditions. We can not be of national mourning forever. It paralyzes our society. I do not want my children to grow up in a morbid and culturally sterile environment where everything we do is screaming during demonstrations and mourning in prayers. I do not want to be Tibetan subconsciously connect with negative emotions such as sadness, helplessness, anger and uncertainty. If that's where we ended up, then the sacrifice of self-immolated is 100% wasted.
Tibetan children deserve to be happy, enthusiastic and confident as all other children. I want to see them excel in their Western environments, while knowing their Tibetan culture inside out. And I love myself as a parent to be able to lead by example. For our children and our culture to flourish in communities outside of Tibet, I think it is psychologically important to have something positive to relate to like Losar celebrations.
So here I am, sharing three songs in the wide range of contemporary Tibetan music that are fun and uplifting. I chose for my Losar pow-wow, since no too hard, that's what makes them cool. They have a great message. They do not tell us: Speak Tibetan! Study hard! Working for unity of Tibet! I like these songs Losar this year, conference precisely because no claim nor cry; simply live.
The Losar Evergreen: Lokhor Dawa 12 - "Another Year Gone By"
"Another Year Gone By" is an evergreen Losar because it meets all the criteria for a song perfect Tibetan New Year: 1) It is a traditional folk song; 2) The content of the song is really about the New Year and nothing else; 3) The melody is easy, no treble, everyone can sing; 4) There is no artificial group dance to go with it, that even young children can master - Pow-wow dance perfect! Moreover, we can learn about the seasons, fauna, flora, and tells us something about the attitude of the people and the local agricultural calendar. In addition, the mix between electronic music and traditional instruments adds a contemporary touch. This song was also mentioned in Bashe forever.
The new protest follows the Tibetan New Year (Losar, which fell on February 25) period, during which many people did not attend officially orchestrated Kardze New Year performances and prayer ceremonies held in place of the celebrations for the feast of new Year. A Tibetan source with contacts in the area, said: "Days before Losar, local Tibetans in the region spontaneously began a silent boycott of Losar holding prayers in many towns in the region of Kardze, as Tongkor, Jori , and other peoples Thargyal Kardze. sometimes, about 200 people attended the prayers performed in every town, and says that the prayers that began during Losar continuing. the sentences were to mourn for the dead in the months of long protests after March 10 of last year, and the boycott of Losar as a silent protest against the way the government dealt with the protests in Tibet. No held local traditions for celebrations like festivals race horse or dance by local people. Some people even worked during the time of Losar, which has never happened before in our history. "
Locals perform these prayers and the decision not to mark Losar celebrated despite attempts to persuade local government to perform dances during the holidays. Radio Free Asia on Friday confirmed this, reporting that, according to a local resident: "On March 2-3, sixth and seventh day of Losar time, the authorities ordered the Kardze area performance groups to visit different cities and villages and present cultural programs to commemorate Tibetan festivals Losar. "The same source added that each group was escorted by officers of the armed people and police officers journalists traveling in three vehicles, the man said, describing the response by Tibetans locals as "very cold." (RFA Tibetan Dance Troupes Refuse state). According to the report of the RFA, posters were pasted in the region urging people not to attend the shows. Some performances in cities and smaller towns were canceled as a result of local peopleís response. Residents Kardze previously told RFA that monasteries had rejected cash payments to finance authorities Losar celebrations.
The two women who protested in separate incidents on March 5 in Kardze have been appointed by three different sources as Jampa Lhamo, 36, and a nun, Pema Yangzom, who is in his twenties. According to one source, a monk and three other men also participated in the peaceful protest on March 5, though no details could be confirmed instantly.
My children belong to the third generation of Tibetans living in the West. To keep their interest in the language and Tibetan culture, I use music as one of my most valued allies. Over the years, the search for songs and dances suitable for children has become something of a creative outlet to Losar, the Tibetan New Year, as a motivator thinking first and foremost, where children have to carry out what they have learned during the year. We would always encourage performances with beautiful Chupas and accessories brought from our trips to Tibet.
As do the Indians of North America in their annual pow-wow, Losar is like our Tibetan pow-wow: We gather with friends to celebrate our heritage by joining in the dancing and singing, sharing stories and eating Tibetan food we cook together. In the process of receiving a boost from a year ahead of us and the children are able to reconnect with their Tibetan roots. That's why this year we will also celebrate our new year with all the bells and whistles. Losar is a ritual event that keeps everyone positive and going.
I know he has asked us to skip festivities. But I think it is a prudent recommendation. The daily stream of bad news coming out of Tibet is depressing and hard-line response by China makes us feel powerless. In this situation, asked to cancel New Year celebrations for the umpteenth time, I could easily get most people down instead of lifting. It's like twisting the knife in the wound.
By being continually asked to cancel the celebrations is scoring own goals because we depend to maintain our cultural festivals relevant traditions. We can not be of national mourning forever. It paralyzes our society. I do not want my children to grow up in a morbid and culturally sterile environment where everything we do is screaming during demonstrations and mourning in prayers. I do not want to be Tibetan subconsciously connect with negative emotions such as sadness, helplessness, anger and uncertainty. If that's where we ended up, then the sacrifice of self-immolated is 100% wasted.
Tibetan children deserve to be happy, enthusiastic and confident as all other children. I want to see them excel in their Western environments, while knowing their Tibetan culture inside out. And I love myself as a parent to be able to lead by example. For our children and our culture to flourish in communities outside of Tibet, I think it is psychologically important to have something positive to relate to like Losar celebrations.
So here I am, sharing three songs in the wide range of contemporary Tibetan music that are fun and uplifting. I chose for my Losar pow-wow, since no too hard, that's what makes them cool. They have a great message. They do not tell us: Speak Tibetan! Study hard! Working for unity of Tibet! I like these songs Losar this year, conference precisely because no claim nor cry; simply live.
The Losar Evergreen: Lokhor Dawa 12 - "Another Year Gone By"
"Another Year Gone By" is an evergreen Losar because it meets all the criteria for a song perfect Tibetan New Year: 1) It is a traditional folk song; 2) The content of the song is really about the New Year and nothing else; 3) The melody is easy, no treble, everyone can sing; 4) There is no artificial group dance to go with it, that even young children can master - Pow-wow dance perfect! Moreover, we can learn about the seasons, fauna, flora, and tells us something about the attitude of the people and the local agricultural calendar. In addition, the mix between electronic music and traditional instruments adds a contemporary touch. This song was also mentioned in Bashe forever.
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