London, 23 June 2025 | Tsering Passang
On 22nd June, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the elected political leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), met with members of the Tibetan Community UK during his official visit to the country. The event, held in south-east London, was part of his broader engagement with the Tibetan diaspora across #Europe.
During the gathering, Chairman Phuntsok Norbu of the Tibetan Community UK delivered a comprehensive report highlighting the community’s recent activities, achievements, and ongoing challenges. His presentation reflected the aspirations and concerns of the British Tibetan community and reaffirmed their continued support for the CTA’s efforts to preserve Tibetan identity and advocate for Tibetan rights.
Mrs. Tsering Yangkey, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, based at The Office of Tibet-London, who is also the Chair of the Tibet House Trust, gave a very warm welcome address.
Earlier in the day, Sikyong Penpa Tsering attended the annual cultural showcase organised by the community’s London School of Tibetan Language & Culture. The event featured performances by Tibetan children, celebrating traditional music, dance, language and history. Sikyong personally presented certificates of appreciation and achievement to the young participants, acknowledging their dedication to preserving Tibetan heritage in the diaspora.
The visit served to strengthen the bonds between the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan community in the UK, reinforcing shared goals in the pursuit of cultural preservation, education, and advocacy for Tibet’s cause on the international stage. He spoke at length for over an hour followed by Q&A lasted another hour.
The evening ended with a delicious cooked dinner by community members and Gorshey, the popular Tibetan circle dance.
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