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Every Wednesday - Tibet Solidarity Vigil
A weekly vigil in solidarity with Tibetans inside Tibet.
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Address: opposite Chinese Embassy, 49-51 Portland Place, London W1B 1JL. Map
Nearest tubes: Great Portland Street, Regents Park or Oxford Circus
Organised by a coalition of UK-based Tibet groups
Now until Monday 7 May: Hamish Fulton exhibition; Margate
Artist Hamish Fulton is displaying some of his work, including Tibet-related pieces, in his first one-man show for 10 years at the Turner Contemporary in Margate.
Admission: Free
Times: 10am - 6pm, Tues - Sun; closed Monday
Venue: Turner Contemporary, Rendezvous, Margate, Kent CT9 1HG. Map
Further info: www.turnercontemporary.org
Wednesday 22 February: Losar - Tibetan New Year
Tibetan New Year falls on 22 February in 2012. In the Tibetan calendar it will be the year 2139 and the upcoming year will be the Year of the Water Dragon. The Tibetan Government in exile has called on Tibetans not to celebrate Losar this year, due to the ongoing tragic events in Tibet. Instead, Losar will be marked by Tibetan communities with prayers and religious ceremonies.
There will be a vigil held outside the Chinese Embassy in London, 3pm-7pm
See facebook for details.
Sunday 26 February: Films and panel discussion, Lincolnshire
"Tibet Alert - Plateau and nomads under threat". At the event two films, both by Michael Buckley, will be screened: Meltdown in Tibet, which looks at the problems of large-scale damming in Tibet, and Nomad to Nobody which tells of the destruction of the nomadic way of life in Tibet. Followed by a panel discussion including Pema Yoko, co-ordinator of Students for Free Tibet UK, Alison Reynolds, Director of International Tibet Network and Tash Despa, maker of the Channel 4 film Return to Tibet.
Admission: £8, £6 concs
Time: 2.30pm
Location: Stamford Arts Centre, St Mary's Street, Stamford, Lincs PE9 2DL. Map
Tickets and information: 01780 763203 or online www.stamfordartscentre.com
Sunday 4 March: Little Tibet screening, Wiltshire
The Bath District Tibet Support Group are hosting a screening of the acclaimed film Little Tibet. Followed by a Q&A with the Director Nawang N. Anja-Tsang.
Admission: £5, £4.50 concs
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Hartham Park, Corsham, Wiltsire SN13 0RP. Map & directions
Contact:
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Click here for trailer & film details
Monday 5 - Sunday 11 March: Art & photo exhibition, York
Tibet Support Group York are hosting an exhibition of photos and artwork based on Tibet. Five artists wil be displaying their work, along with the "A-Z of Tibet" exhibition from Tibet Society. Tibetan goods will also be on sale.
Admission: Free
Time: 10am - 4pm Mon - Sat; 12noon - 4pm Sunday
Venue: Unitarian Chapel, St. Saviourgate, York
Contact: Dee on 07761 762 967
Tuesday 6 March: Tibetan flag raising, Northampton
The Tibetan national flag will be raised at the Guildhall in Northampton in a ceremony to be attended by the Mayor and Mayoress, Cllr Jamie Lane and Mrs Victoria McKee. The event, "Dream the Impossible Dream", will include prayers for those Tibetans who have made the ultimate sacrifice in search of freedom for Tibet. All welcome.
Admission: Free
Time: 12 noon
Venue: The Guildhall, St Giles Square, Northampton NN1 1DE. Map
Contact: Caroline 07979 235 894,
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Wednesday 7 March: Tibet Lobby; UK-wide
The annual lobby of Parliament by Tibetans and Tibet supporters. By lobbying and meeting your MP, you not only inform your MP of the current situation in Tibet but you encourage greater parliamentary support for Tibetan freedom and justice. For those unable to make it to London you can lobby in your local constituency.
To register for the Tibet Lobby email
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or call 020 7272 1414.
Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London
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The Tibet Lobby is organised by a coalition of UK-based Tibet groups including Tibet Society, Tibetan Community in Britain, Free Tibet, Students for a Free Tibet UK and Tibetan Youth UK.
Wednesday 7 March: Wreath-laying ceremony at Westminster Abbey
The annual wreath-laying ceremony organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet and Tibet Society, to mark the anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising and remember the victims of China’s occupation of Tibet. The wreath-laying will be accompanied by a short multi-faith service (approx 15-20 minutes). All welcome.
Time: 11.45am
Location: Memorial to Innocent Victims of Torture, Westminster Abbey (by front entrance). Map
Nearest tube: St James Park or Westminster
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Saturday 10 March: Tibet Freedom March & Rally in London
The 53rd anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising will be marked with a march through central London culminating in a rally outside the Chinese Embassy with guest speakers.
Time: 11am-1.30pm. Gather from 11am, march starts at 11.30am
Location: gather at Tothill Street, London SW1H (route map)
Nearest tube: St James Park or Westminster
Rally outside Chinese Embassy, Portland Place, London W1B 1JL, to start approx. 12.45pm.
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The march is organised by a coalition of UK-based Tibet groups including Tibet Society, Tibetan Community in Britain, Free Tibet, Students for a Free Tibet UK and Tibetan Youth UK.
Saturday 10 March: Uprising Day Peace Walk, Edinburgh
Edinburgh University Tibet Sociey are organising a march through central Edinburgh to mark the 53rd anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising. The march will culminate at the Chinese consulate at Murrayfield, where flowers will be laid at the Consulate's door, alongside pictures of Tibetans that have been killed or self-immolated due to the oppression of China's occupation.
Time: Gather at 12.30pm at The Mound next to National Gallery of Scotland
Further details: Facebook event
Contact: Edinburgh University Tibet Society
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; Amie 07908 624 574
Friday 16 March: The Sun Beaten Path, film screening, London
This debut feature follows a young man's journey from Lhasa to his home in a remote part of north-eastern Tibet. With breathtaking, windswept landscapes and often dreamlike sequences, Sonthar Gyal brings to the screen a cinematic gem, affirming the emergence of a new Tibetan cinema. (89 mins, subtitled.)
Admission: £10
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Prince Charles Cinema, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7BY. Map
Box office: 020 74943654 or buy online
Details & trailer: www.princecharlescinema.com
30 March - 3 April: Traditional Tibetan massage course
The International Academy of Traditional Tibetan Medicine - UK is hosting a five day course on Ku Nye, traditional Tibetan massage. Ku Nye is an essential aspect of traditional Tibetan medicine. It is a unique and ancient healing massage with therapeutic benefits. The course will be led by a qualified Ku Nye teacher.
Location: Kailash Centre, 7 Newcourt Street, London NW8 7AA. Map
Contact:
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Further details: www.iattm.co.uk
16 - 23 June: His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the UK
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be visiting Manchester, London, Edinburgh, Dundee and Inverness to spread his message of non-violence, dialogue and universal responsibility, particularly to young people.
Saturday 16 June: Manchester
Stand Up & Be the Change: Make this The Century of Dialogue. An event for under 25s with special musical guests. Manchester Arena
Sunday 17 June: Manchester
Real Change Happens in the Heart. A public talk suitable for all. Manchester Arena
Sunday 17 & Monday 18 June: Manchester
Buddhist Teachings. Manchester Arena
Tuesday 19 June: London
Real Change Happens in the Heart. A public talk suitable for all. Royal Albert Hall
Tickets for Manchester and London events go on sale in mid-March. Go to www.dalailama2012uk.org for details.
Friday 22 June (am): Edinburgh
Public talk
Friday 22 June (pm): Dundee
Public talk
Saturday 23 June: Inverness
Public talk
Note: All three talks in Scotland are sold out. For further details of the Dalai Lama's visit to Scotland go to www.dalailamascotland.org.
Tibet Society, the world’s first Tibet support group, was founded in 1959. Funded by its members, it has been working for over 50 years to seek justice for Tibet through parliamentary lobbying, campaigns and actions. Help keep Tibet alive by joining Tibet Society today. (Annual membership £24; Overseas £36; Life £500).
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