DHARAMSHALA: The rapid degradation of Tibet’s fragile environment and the critical political situation prevailing inside Tibet  were showcased on the second day of the Festival of Tibet being held in Guwahati, Assam.

Mr Tempa Gyaltsen, staff of Environment and Development Desk of the Department of Information and International Relations, CTA gave an in depth presentation on “Tibet’s Environment & Its Impact on Asian Sub-continent”.

He blamed the rampant mining of Tibet’s rich natural resources by unscrupulous Chinese companies backed by the Chinese government for causing long-term ecological imbalance in the region.

The Tibet Museum of the Central Tibetan Administration held a photo exhibition at the AC Art Gallery. The exhibitions titled “Long Look Homeward” and “The Burning Question: Why are Tibetans turning to Self-immolation” depicted the critical political situation prevailing inside Tibet.

The Art gallery also featured an exhibition on Tibetan Butter Sculpture and Sand Mandala by Nechung Monastery and Thangka Art by the Institute of Tibetan Thangka Art.

Documentary films on Tibet “Red Flag over Tibet” and “Tibet’s Stolen Child” were screened during the day. Stalls showcasing Tibetan medicine, Tibetan food, Tibetan literature and traditional Tibetan handicrafts were also on display and for sale to the public.

Local populace from Assam and neighbouring states thronged the venue in large numbers to savor the unique taste of Tibetan culture and tradition at the festival.