Representative Tsering Yangkyi Makes Inspection Visit to Sunday School for Tibetan Language and Culture in London

London: Representative Tsering Yangkyi of the Office of Tibet, London, made an inspection visit to the Sunday School for Tibetan Language and Culture in London on 1 December 2024.

The visit began with a brief overview of the school by Tenzin Zeydhan from the Office of Tibet. The Representative was introduced to the teachers, the parents’ committee, and the classrooms of the school, which are named Potala, Yumbu Lakhang, Norling, and Dranyen class.

Thereafter, the Representative examined each class, spending approximately 15 minutes and engaged with the students. She encouraged incorporating the Tibetan language in one’s daily communications with fellow Tibetans and emphasised the role of parents in realising this effort. Further underscoring the continued existence of such Tibetan language schools in the West to ensure the preservation of Tibetan language and culture, the Representative implored parents to enrol their children in these schools. “More than reiterating one’s devotion to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, it is imperative that we must demonstrate it through our actions,” said Representative Tsering Yangkyi.

During the discussions with teachers, the latter shared that, despite the challenges, they were encouraged by hearing about the strong Tibetan language skills of students from England during their Summer School programs in Dharamshala.

The Representative commended the teachers for their dedication to teaching Tibetan alongside their regular work, calling it a significant contribution. She emphasised that their efforts are taking place at a critical time for the survival of the Tibetan language, a moment almost unprecedented in Tibetan history. She further urged them to continue striving to fulfil the noble wishes of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, especially as he ages, and encouraged everyone to contribute to the community’s goals to the best of their abilities.

A member of the parents’ committee, Khenrab, then delivered a vote of thanks before wrapping up the event.

-Report filed by Office of Tibet, London