Sikkim Review's video: 41 individuals from Sikkim including representatives from the local Tibetan Assembly in Gangtok

Dharamshala, July 6 (IPR): A group of 41 individuals from Sikkim, including representatives from the local Tibetan Assembly in Gangtok, executive members of the Six Tibetan Associations, and 28 college and school students from various parts of Sikkim, are in Dharamshala on an educational exposure tour. They will be attending the celebration the 89th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, where Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang will be present as the Chief Guest. During this tour, they will learn about the functioning of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and gain a deeper understanding of their culture and traditions. Before commencing the tour, they called on Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang. Addressing the group, Chief Minister stated that the government is committed to supporting them through this exposure tour, helping them learn more about His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and the spiritual environment of Dharamshala. He urged the students to visit all the important places and enhance their knowledge. On the first day of their tour, the team visited Norbulingka Temple in Dharamshala, where they explored studies on Tibetan handlooms and handicrafts. Mr. Tenzing Tsephel, President of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister, Mr. Prem Singh Tamang, for arranging this first-of-its-kind educational tour for the Tibetan students of Sikkim. "We are honored to have such a thoughtful Chief Minister," he added. The students also shared this opportunity, a blessing, as they will learn about both the Tibetan administration and their culture and traditions.