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Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Rome celebrate His Holiness' 75th birthday
[Wednesday, 14 July 2010, 10:47 a.m.]
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Tibetans offer prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama's long life on the occasion of his 75th birthday
in Bulach, Switzerland
| Bulach, Switzerland: Over 2000 Tibetans attired in their best traditional Tibetan costumes gathered in Bulach, Switzerland, to celebrate His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 75th birthday on 10 July, which was organised by the Tibetan Community in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
The ceremony began with the enthronement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's portrait, followed by prayers for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, which was led by monks from the Rikon Tibetan Monastery. The stage was bedecked with a large a photo of His Holiness the Dalai Lama gazing from Potala palace, which was specially made for the occasion.
Following the one-and-half hours of prayer, auspicious ceremonial dances like Tashi Shopa, Gyashey and Lingdro were performed.
The president of the Tibetan Community in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, the two Chithus based in Europe and His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Representative addressed the Tibetans. They highlighted His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s biography and leadership and called on fellow Tibetans to follow the advice of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. A staff of The Bureau read out the Kashag's statement.
A group of artists including schoolchildren presented a series of new and old Tibetan songs and dances in honour of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.The programme ended around midnight.
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| | Earlier on 6 July 2010, over 200 Tibetans gathered at the Tibetan Institute in Rikon to offer prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s long life. The monks at the Rikon monastery led the prayers, which was followed by Sangsol (incense burning ceremony).
The celebration in Rome on 5 July was organised by Gaden Jangtse Federation of Europe. It was held in one of the Italian Parliament’s meeting halls in Rome, where over 120 people attended the festive occasion.
The monks of the Gaden Jangtse Monastery chanted prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s long life. In his address, Mr Tseten Samdup Chhoekyapa, the Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Geneva, spoke on the remarkable life history of His Holiness and highlighted his three commitments in life.
He also spoke about the unique bond of faith and trust between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people.
--Report filed by The Tibet Bureau, Geneva
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