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Penpa Tsering Sworn In for Second Term as Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration Dharamshala: Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong of the 16th Kashag (Cabinet) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), was sworn in as the Sikyong of the 17th Kashag earlier this morning at the Tsuglagkhang courtyard in the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama following his reelection. After securing

Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts Visits the Czech Republic, Challenges China’s Narrative on Tibetan Culture Prague, 22 May, 2026: Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) visited the Czech Republic for the second time after two decades. This visit has brought the unique beauty, resilient spirit, and authentic identity of Tibetan culture to the heart of Europe. The special cultural programme was jointly

Tibet Wins Overall First Position at 30th Anniversary Berlin Carnival Festival, Celebrating Tibets Distinct Cultural Legacy Berlin, 24 May 2026: In a historic and powerful presentation of Tibetan identity, the Association of Tibetan in Germany and Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), through a joint initiative of the Tibet Bureau Geneva, participated for the first time in the internationally renowned 30th Anniver

OHHDL Secretary Tenzin Taklha Honoured with Thiksey Medal During 84th Birthday Celebration of 9th Thiksey Rinpoche Leh, Ladakh: On 20 May 2026, Ladakh commemorated the 84th birthday of the 9th Thiksey Rinpoche, Nawang Jamyang Chamba Stanzin, with a special ceremony during which the Thiksey Medal was conferred upon Tenzin Taklha, Secretary at the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (OHHDL), with the award being

Representative Thinlay Chukki Attends Funeral of Former German Minister Schwarz-Schilling; Conveys Condolence Messages from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Sikyong Geneva: Prof. Dr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling, former German Federal Minister and founder of the Schwarz-Schilling Foundation, passed away peacefully on 2 April 2026 in Frankfurt at the age of 95, surrounded by his family. A highly respected statesman, he was widely admired for his integrity, princi

Representative Thinlay Chukki Meets with Hon. Nicolas Walder, State Councillor of the Canton of Geneva Geneva: On 22 April, a courtesy meeting was held in Geneva between Representative Thinlay Chukki and UN Advocacy Officer Phuntsok Topgyal from the Tibet Bureau Geneva with Hon. Nicolas Walder, State Councillor of the Department of the Territory of the Canton of Geneva. During the meeting, Represent

We thank the German Federal Commissioner for Religious Freedom Hon’ble Mr. Thomas Rachel for callingon China for o release Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and to respect Tibetans Right to Religious Freedom. Thank you 🙏🏼 Tibet.Net

Italy : Tibetans across Italy cast their votes for the Chithue Elections 2026. Some glimpses from polling stations across Italy.

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