Tawang

Thousands of lamas, students, and locals came to Tawang for a candlelight march in support of the victims of the devastating earthquake in Tibet. At least 126 people had been killed and over 100 injured in the January 7 earthquake, which also caused tremors in Nepal, Bhutan, and some areas of northern India. Namgey Tsering, the Tawang MLA who organized the march, stated that he wished to honor the victims and raise awareness of the tragedy. Together with the abbot of Galden Namgyal Lhatse monastery, Shedling Tulku Thupten Tendar Rinpche, Tsering visited the families of the deceased to offer their…

A 73-foot national flag, symbolizing pride and unity, was raised during a historic ceremony at Gorsam Chorten in Jemithang, which is close to the Indo-Tibet border in the Tawang region of Arunachal Pradesh. With more than 200 residents and Indian Army soldiers in attendance, the event—which took place in the serene Jemithang Valley close to the borders with Tibet and Bhutan—marked a major turning point for the area. The Indian Army, civil administration, and the Chorten monks worked together to organize the ceremony, which demonstrated a shared dedication to fostering patriotism in border areas. The occasion was presided over by…