The chief guest, Additional Secretary Dhondul Dorjee from DRC speaking at closing ceremony of Winter Cultural Immersion Program.
Dharamshala: Winter Cultural Immersion Program jointly organised by the Department of Religion and Culture (DRC) of Central Tibetan Administration and College for Higher Tibetan Studies (CHTS), Sarah, for the Tibetan students studying in private schools concluded today. The program is exclusively for the young Tibetans enrolled in non-Tibetan schools, growing up in the dominant host country’s culture. It aims to introduce the Tibetan language and culture and make them closer to the larger Tibetan community.
The chief guest, Additional Secretary Dhondul Dorjee from DRC, and Principal Passang Tsering of CHTS were present at the closing ceremony. Passang Tsering addressed the event with the activities during the program and its significance in defining oneself as a Tibetan in larger communities. Additional Secretary commented on self-responsibility and urged the participants to study Tibetan and do well in academics to achieve their desired ambitions.
Participants also shared their experiences and future recommendations for the program, where they appreciated DRC and Sarah for organising such programs. They mentioned a noticeable improvement in their Tibetan writing, speaking, and calligraphy. SEE learning was a new concept learned by all the participants and they also pledged to continue learning Tibetan culture and immerse themselves in the bigger Tibetan community.
After their remarks, the chief guest addressed and bestowed certificates to the participants and the event concluded with performing traditional Tibetan dance, which they learned during this program. The Winter Cultural Immersion Program was funded by USAID and aimed to teach a general understanding of their cultural heritage, unique traditions and Tibetan community in exile. This program makes them realise the responsibility of the younger generation of Tibet towards preserving traditional cultural values and identity in the context of globalisation.
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