Dharamshala: This morning, in celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, the Department of Home of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) organised a special Ghoton Exhibition at the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple (Tsuglagkhang) at 9:30 a.m.
The inaugural exhibition was graced by Kalon (Minister)Department of Home, Central Tibetan Administration, accompanied by Secretary Palden Dhondup of the Department of Home. Also in attendance were Additional Secretaries Tashi Deckyi and Tsering Youdon, along with staff members from the Department of Home.
In his address, Sikyong Penpa Tsering spoke about the three-day (7 to 9 July) Ghoton initiative and exhibitions organised by various departments of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), highlighting the life achievements and contributions of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. He noted that on 7 July, the Departments of Education, Information, and Health jointly hosted exhibitions and a medical camp as part of the celebration. He further informed that two more departments will carry forward the Ghoton initiatives on the final day.
To mark the 90th birthday of His Holiness, the CTA has also arranged five free film screenings over two days (from 8 to 9 July 2025) at Gold Cinema, Maximus Mall in Dharamshala. The screenings, running from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. especially aimed at reaching out to the local Indian public and visitors.
Sikyong emphasised the significance of the Ghoton Year, observed from 6 July 2025 to 6 July 2026, as a “Year of Compassion.” He remarked that the Tibetan community would not only celebrate this year but also take it as an opportunity to reflect more deeply on the lifelong efforts and four principal commitments of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He stressed the importance of sharing His Holiness’s message beyond the Tibetan community, as doing so can foster greater understanding and mutual benefit across communities.
He further elaborated on today’s exhibition prepared by the Department of Home, which showcased the evolution, establishment, and current status of Tibetan settlements across India, concluded his address by formally inaugurating the Department of Home’s Ghoton Exhibition.
