Brussels, 15 June 2025: At the request of the Tibetan Cultural Centre (Chorig Zinkyong Khang), Dhundup Gyalpo, the Tibetan Liaison Officer for Europe, visited the Jamyang Lophel Tibetan Culture and Language School in Brussels to address senior students ahead of their summer educational visit to Dharamsala.

Each year, Jamyang Lophel School offers its Grade 8 graduates a unique opportunity to visit the seat of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) in Dharamsala. The aim of the visit is to strengthen their connection to Tibetan identity, culture, and the ongoing Tibetan freedom struggle, thereby bridging the generational gap between the diaspora youth and their roots.

With the upcoming celebrations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday and the Long Life Offering Ceremony scheduled for the first week of July, the school has aligned this year’s visit with these significant events to further enrich the students’ experience and engagement with the Tibetan community in exile.

During his visit, Gyalpo gave a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the structure, roles, and functions of the CTA and its subsidiary institutions. He encouraged the students to take full advantage of their visit by learning deeply about the Tibetan government-in-exile and gaining a clear understanding of their heritage and national cause.

Gyalpo also emphasised the crucial importance of preserving the Tibetan language and culture, praising the teachers of the school for their voluntary service and tireless dedication. He concluded the session by answering several questions posed by the students and offering guidance on how to remain actively engaged in the Tibetan movement.

The short program concluded with a vote of thanks from School Director Jigmey Denwa.

Jamyang Lophel Sunday School, run by the Tibetan Cultural Centre, currently operates six branches across Belgium and serves over 500 Tibetan children, playing a vital role in preserving Tibetan language, culture, and identity among the younger generation in Europe.

-Report filed by Bureau du Tibet, Brussels