Washington D.C: Representative Ngodup Tsering presided over the celebration of the anniversary of Tibetan weekend schools of NY & NJ on 22 June. The four Parliamentarians Geshe Monlam Tharchin, Ven. Lopon Thupten Gyaltsen Juchen Kunchok Choedon and Tsering Lhamo who are on a visit to Nation’s Capitol were the special guests.
While appreciating the efforts of the schools in cultivating Tibetan language skills to the children, he pointed to the challenges shouldered due to the Chinese regimes’ systematic strategy to wipe out the Tibetan language and religion; “These two represent Tibetan identity,” stated the Representative.
Referring to the new initiative of the Office of Tibet (which the Office has publicized) he mentioned the importance of a Need Assessment survey for strengthening the language skills of Tibetans in North America. He requested full cooperation of all teaching assistants and concerned persons. The surveys are for students, teachers, parents and management. The representative acknowledged the expertise of Nagyal Kyulo and Tenzin Chime in helping frame the survey questions.
Parliamentarian Geshe Monlam Tharchin spoke on behalf of the delegation and praised the children and teachers for the great performance.
-Filed by Office of Tibet, Washington DC
