10 March 2025 will mark the 66th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Days of 1959, when thousands of Tibetans assembled in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, and rose up to protest China’s invasion of their homeland.
To mark this occasion and honor the “Year of Compassion” in celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, ICT will be organising a series of events from 7 to 11 March.
Taking place in the Hague – where Tibetan communities in Europe will also gather on 10 March for the 6th European Solidarity Rally for Tibet – the three events will bring together scholars, activists, and thought leaders to explore the role of Tibet in the contemporary world, with a focus on the themes of resistance, cultural survival, and global solidarity, reflecting on Tibet’s past, present, and future.
More information and registration on the website or our Dutch colleagues here.
Below is the detail of the programme (which will be in English).
7 March
Book Launch & Discussion – Echoes from Forgotten Mountains: Tibet in War and Peace by Jamyang Norbu
Tibet Days 2025 will begin with the European launch of Echoes from Forgotten Mountains: Tibet in War and Peace, a groundbreaking work by U.S.-based Tibetan author and political writer Jamyang Norbu. The book presents firsthand accounts of Tibetan resistance fighters, spies, refugees, and citizens, offering a unique perspective on Tibet’s struggle for freedom.
📅 When : Friday 7 March, 6pm – 8:30pm
📍 Where: The Swing, Amare, Spuiplein 150, The Hague
🗨️ Guest: Jamyang Norbu, Tibetan political activist and writer. Moderator: Jan Willem den Besten, ICT Board member
8 March
Panel Discussion – Resistance in Focus
In recognition of the 66th anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan Uprising, and in honor of International Women’s Day. This panel will integrate discussions on how gender intersects with resistance movements, particularly focusing on the role of women in struggles for freedom, environmental justice, and cultural preservation.
📅 When : Saturday 8 March, 6pm – 8:30pm
📍 Where: The Swing, Amare, Spuiplein 150, The Hague
🗨️ Panelists: Casper Witts (Oost-Azië expert, Leiden University), Gulnaz Sibgatullina (Oost-Europa expert, University of Amsterdam), Yana Rudenko (Co-founder, DroneAid UA), Hera Butt (City Councilor, GroenLinks Den Haag), Sam Schewencke (Climate Activist, XR), Chemi Lhamo (Campaigns Director, SFT Int.), Raki Ap (Spokesperson, Free West Papua), Ahmedjan Kasim (Political Secretary, Dutch Yughur Human Rights Foundation). Moderator: Alerk Ablikim.
11 March
Conversation evening – Tibet and The World of Tomorrow
As Tibetans and their supporters around the world prepare to celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, this discussion will focus on the future of Tibet, its global significance in human rights and environmental sustainability, and how Tibetan identity can thrive in the modern world.
📅 When : Tuesday 11 March, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 Where: The Swing, Amare, Spuiplein 150, The Hague
🌟 Special Guest: Richard Gere, ICT Chairman.
🗨️ Guests: Tencho Gyatso, ICT President; Wangpo Tethong, ICT Europe Executive Director. Moderator: Ardi Bouwers