In light of the current circumstances and the worsening situation in Tibet, the Tibetan Association of Southern California (TASC) Board has decided to forego the TASC Community Losar celebration this year.
Since 2009, 17 Tibetans have self-immolated and in the past few weeks, more Tibetans have been killed, beaten and arrested by the PRC - Chinese security personnel.
To express our solidarity with the Tibetans in Tibet, we will focus instead on engaging in solidarity campaigns and events and we seek and request your support as well.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE for a SOLIDARITY VIGIL: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8. More details to follow.
On January 26th, the Kalon Tripa, Dr. Lobsang Sangay-la sent a statement, along with a video message urging all Tibetans, associations and Tibet Support Groups to demonstrate our solidarity with Tibetans in Tibet by
1) organizing a vigil on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 and
2) not to celebrate Losar, but to observe the religious rituals and traditional offerings.
