UA community voices opinion of Tibet-China conflict
Emile Phaneuf
Issue date: 3/31/08 Section: News
Dorjee also received the UA 2008 Outstanding Faculty Award, by having 25 nominations, according to the article.
"The world needs to be aware about what China is doing," Dorjee said. "[The Chinese government] wants to make the Tibetan identity disappear: the people, the culture, the language, the religion.
"This isn't just about Tibetan people… This is about the whole world - the peace of the world."
Dorjee said his vision for Tibet is to see it become the Switzerland of Asia. With the oppression gone, it could be a model of peace to the whole world, he said.
Dorjee also thinks education is key - people need to be aware of the global situation, he said.
"We need to educate young generations … write letters to political and spiritual leaders and let them know [our stance]."
Stephen Coger and Jonathan Gibbs, two UA undergraduate students, have taken the issue personally. They've participated in and organized many events to raise awareness through the UA chapter of Students for a Free Tibet, a Registered Student Organization.
More recently, the RSO hosted a couple of events on campus in respect to Tibetan current events.
Among these events was a vigil in support of Tibet last Tuesday. The event included a short film documentary on the harsh treatment of Tibetans and ended with a ceremony outside Old Main. About 100 people - each holding a candle to show their support - attended the event. Dorjee spoke at the event and his student Rinzin Dorjee performed a polyphonic chant.
Coger, SFT events coordinator, said the RSO will host another event at the Union, Friday April 11. Coger invited all to come to Tibetan Awareness Day, mentioning Dorjee will serve attendees free Tibetan food.
"The world needs to be aware about what China is doing," Dorjee said. "[The Chinese government] wants to make the Tibetan identity disappear: the people, the culture, the language, the religion.
"This isn't just about Tibetan people… This is about the whole world - the peace of the world."
Dorjee said his vision for Tibet is to see it become the Switzerland of Asia. With the oppression gone, it could be a model of peace to the whole world, he said.
Dorjee also thinks education is key - people need to be aware of the global situation, he said.
"We need to educate young generations … write letters to political and spiritual leaders and let them know [our stance]."
Stephen Coger and Jonathan Gibbs, two UA undergraduate students, have taken the issue personally. They've participated in and organized many events to raise awareness through the UA chapter of Students for a Free Tibet, a Registered Student Organization.
More recently, the RSO hosted a couple of events on campus in respect to Tibetan current events.
Among these events was a vigil in support of Tibet last Tuesday. The event included a short film documentary on the harsh treatment of Tibetans and ended with a ceremony outside Old Main. About 100 people - each holding a candle to show their support - attended the event. Dorjee spoke at the event and his student Rinzin Dorjee performed a polyphonic chant.
Coger, SFT events coordinator, said the RSO will host another event at the Union, Friday April 11. Coger invited all to come to Tibetan Awareness Day, mentioning Dorjee will serve attendees free Tibetan food.
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andy_lwz@yahoo.com
posted 3/30/08 @ 9:12 PM CST
You were so misled. The riot ran for probably around 4-5 hours in the afternoon Mar. 14 GMT+08:00 until enforced security forces moved into the town to control, based on the only journalist stayed in Lhlsa and the eyewitness of tourists whose names have been reported. (Continued…)
Alwz
posted 3/30/08 @ 9:14 PM CST
You were so misled. The riot ran for probably around 4-5 hours in the afternoon Mar. 14 GMT+08:00 until enforced security forces moved into the town to control, based on the only journalist stayed in Lhlsa and the eyewitness of tourists whose names have been reported. (Continued…)
Tom Dino
posted 3/31/08 @ 12:13 AM CST
Waku up, people. Protests and demonstrations can solve problems at all. Let's do something real, people.
The U.S. should stand up for Tibetans and show the world that we are the true leader of freedom and democracy. (Continued…)
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