New York: The President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Dr Lobsang Sangay after the completion of the official Canada visit, met with former Tibetan political prisoner Dhondup Wangchen on 17 June in New York City.
Dr Sangay expressed his relief over Dhondup Wangchen’s reunion with his family and for being able to live in a free democratic United States. He spoke of how the documentary “Leaving Fear Behind” has been crucial in presenting the real voice and the opinion of the Tibetan people in Tibet to the global community and applauded Dhondup Wangchen for his courage and determination despite all odds.
The meeting was attended by standing committee members of the Tibetan Community of New York and New Jersey, members of Dotoe Chushi Gangdruk, and representatives of Domey and Ustang Cholka along with Representative Ngodup Tsering. Representatives from Tibetan Youth Congress and Tibetan women’s Association were also there.
Norbu Tsering, the President of the Tibetan Community of New York and New Jersey, expressed happiness over meeting with Dhondup Wangchen and the presence of Dr Sangay at the gathering with the members and representatives from the various non-government organisation.
In a separate meeting, Dr Sangay together with representative Ngodup Tsering and Chinese liaison officer Kunga Tashi met with Dhondup Wangchen where they interacted for almost two hours. They spoke in detail about his journey. Dr Sangay expressing his gratitude, shared that “Leaving Fear Behind” has not only presented the real situation in Tibet but also has become the proof of the plight of the Tibetans in Tibet at a global stage.
Dr Sangay also expressed the Kashag’s special attention on Tibetans who have endured suffering due to their sacrifices for Tibet and asked Dhondup Wangchen to contact the Office of Tibet whenever he encounters any problems. He further asked the former Tibetan political prisoner to record his experiences in a book for future generations and extended the CTA’s help for the same.
- Report filed by Tenzin Lhakmon, Communication Officer, Sikyong’s office
CTA President Dr Lobsang Sangay and Representative Ngodup Tsering with Dhondup Wangchen.
