Tibetan Rebellion Day
March 10, Sunday
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History of the event
In the 1950s, after the introduction of Chinese troops into Tibet, tensions between the local population and the Chinese authorities grew. On March 10, 1959, thousands of Tibetans in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, took to the streets to express their discontent and support their spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama. The uprising resulted in bloodshed, after which the Dalai Lama was forced to flee to India, where he has been in exile ever since.
How Tibetan Uprising Day is Celebrated
Demonstrations and Protests. Protests and demonstrations are held in various countries, especially among Tibetan diasporas. Participants call for respect for the rights of the Tibetan people and an end to violations against their culture and religion.
Prayers and remembrances. Prayers are held in Buddhist temples and spiritual centers in memory of those who suffered or died during the events of 1959 and in the years that followed.
World March for Tibet. Peaceful marches are held in several countries, with participants carrying Tibetan flags, slogans, and photographs of the Dalai Lama, expressing solidarity with the Tibetan people.
Educational activities. Organizations hold lectures and seminars on the cultural and religious aspects of Tibetan life to draw attention to their struggle for identity.