08 March 2008
Tibetans observe 19th anniversary of martial law in Tibet
(Tibet.net) The Department of Religion and Culture of the CTA organised a prayer congregation at the Tsuglakhang (main temple) in Dharamsala to mark the 19th anniversary of imposition of martial law in Lhasa on 08 March 1989. The Dalai Lama also participated in the prayer ceremony. In his brief address at the occasion, the Kalon for Religion and Culture Department, Kalon Tsering Phuntsok recounted how the Tibetans in Tibet suffered during the time of enforcement of martial law. He expressed concern for those Tibetans who are still suffering in Tibet. He said that the prayer congregation was organised to commemorate and pray for those Tibetans who died during the martial law in Lhasa city and for those who are still suffering and are behind bars in Tibet.