In Pictures: Dharamshala Celebrates the 75th Birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama [Wednesday, 7 July 2010, 1:42 p.m.]

His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the public on his 75th birthday ceremony at Tsuglagkhang, Dharamsala on Tuesday, 6th July 2010. Photos / Namgyal Tsewang / Tibet.Net

Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Mr Penpa Tsering  address the gathering on the day.

Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche delivers the Kashag’s statment on the day.

Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche launches a book on introduction to Tibetan Buddhism which is published by Namgyal Monastery.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama honours Mr Wangdu Tsering from the Department of Finance, CTA, with the distinguished award for his 25 years of dedicated service as a civil servant.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama honours Mrs Tsewang Dolma Shosur from the Department of Home, CTA, with the distinguished award for outstanding accomplishments in her field of service as a Tibetan civil servant.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama honours Mr Guru Nyima from the Department of Home, CTA,with the distinguished award for outstanding accomplishments in his field of service as a Tibetan civil servant.

Artistes from Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts presents special song for His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Indian students from Dronacharya school perfoming Punjabi dance.

Tibetan school students plays Dranyen.