Tibetans, Supporters Mark 10 Years Since 2008 Mass Protests in Tibet

NEW YORK, March 9, 2018 (Newswire.com) - As part of an annual protest, thousands of Tibetan New Yorkers and their supporters, including Tibetan Community of NYNJ, Regional Tibetan Women's Association of NYNJ, Regional Tibetan Youth Congress of NYNJ, Chushi Gangdruk of New York, Domey Association, U-Tsang Association, US Tibet Committee, and Students for a Free Tibet, will be marking the 59th anniversary of the March 10, 1959, National Uprising against China’s illegal occupation by marching from Cadman Plaza across Upper Manhattan, with a stop at the UN office, and ending at the Chinese Consulate.

The event will involve Tibetan New Yorkers and supporters from all walks of life, from seniors to children, to monks and students. This year also marks 10 years since the 2008 protests across the three provinces of Tibet that shook the world and exposed China’s military oppression in Tibet. In Tibet, 152 self-immolation protests have taken place calling for the return of the Dalai Lama to Tibet, and freedom for Tibetans.

Ten years after the 2008 protests, we have seen a growth of resistance and pride amongst Tibetans in Tibet. Whether it is through their culture, songs, art or writings, 2008 marked for everyone a new era of resistance in Tibet.

Dorjee Tseten, Executive Director

"This year's March 10 event is expected to be the largest in recent years, due to the amazing work put in by all organizations, and also the fact that it falls on a Saturday. We expect a great turnout by participants and guests alike," said Norbu Tsering, president of the Tibetan Community of New York and New Jersey.

"March 10 is about resistance, resurgence and history. This year, I am hopeful and inspired because we are marking 10 years after March 10, 2008, the day the people of Tibet shook the world," said Dorjee Tseten, executive director of Students for a Free Tibet and member of Tibetan Parliament-In-Exile. 

Source: Students for a Free Tibet