His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Prague – Day 1Sunday, 30 November 2008, 1:50 p.m.
Prague: His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in early this morning in Prague, the capital of Czech Republic from Frankfurt by a private plane. His Holiness is in Prague at the invitation of former President Václav Havel and Forum2000 from 29 November to 1 December 2008.
His Holiness was received at the airport by the Indian Embassy’s First Secretary and Mr. Olda Cerny Executive Director of Forum2000. On arrival at the hotel, His Holiness was welcomed by the members of the Tibetan Community.
While speaking to the Czech TV, His Holiness spoke about his long association with Czech Republic and especially with President Havel. His Holiness also spoke about the present dialogue with China. This is His Holiness’ seventh visit to Czech Republic.
The security arrangements were excellent with lead police cars and motorbikes. There is 24 hours police security at the hotel. –Report file by Office of Tibet, Geneva
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| Mr. Olda Cerny, Executive Director of Forum2000 (R) greets His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival in Prague. | |
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| His Holiness the Dalai Lama received by Indian Embassy Representative (R)
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| Motocade from the airport to Hotel in Prague | |
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| Tibetan community members welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama | |
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| His Holiness with Hotel host Countess Laura Gancia | |
