NEW DELHI: A brief ceremonial session of handing over of the Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Kasur Ngodup Dongchung was held at Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in New Delhi today. A customary Tibetan butter tea and sweet rice was served to all the staff of Bureau. Kasur Tempa Tsering, the outgoing Representative introduced his successor Kasur Ngodup Dongchung and then thanked his staff for their dedication and commitment for the service of the Tibetan people.

The New Representative, Kasur Dongchung Ngodup appreciated his predecessor for his elaborate guidelines in handling the Bureau affairs. He assures his commitment to do the best for the service of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetans.

Mr Sonam Norbu Dagpo, International Relations Secretary of the Department of Information and International Relations witnessed the handing taking of the two Representatives and acknowledged the importance of Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He thanked Kasur Tempa Tsering for his mentorship and the successful accomplishment of his lifelong services in the Central Tibetan Administration. He also wished the new Representative great success and good health.

Later, the staff of Bureau greeted in line by offering Khatag to both the outgoing and the new Representatives.

Kasur Ngodup Dongchung is a senior bureaucrat who served more than 40 years in Central Tibetan Administration. Since September 2007, he remained as the Kalon of Department of Security until his recent resignation from the post on 6 April 2016.

– Report filed by Tibet Bureau, New Delhi –