Tibetan Language and Culture
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China’s New ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law Condemned by Rights Group as Threat to Tibetan Identity
Advocacy organization Tibet Action Institute (TAI) has strongly condemned the passage of China’s new “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress,” warning that the legislation formalizes policies that could accelerate the erasure of Tibetan identity, language, and culture.
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China’s Push to Justify Residential School Policy Draws Global Condemnation as Tibet’s Language and Culture Face Extinction
In a move widely seen as an attempt to counter mounting international criticism, the Chinese government recently convened an “International Conference on Residential School Education and Highland Development” in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, to defend its controversial boarding school policy that has forcibly separated nearly one million Tibetan children from their families.
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Tibetan Live-Streamer Detained, Assaulted and Suspended for Promoting Language on Social Media
Chinese authorities have escalated their suppression of Tibetan cultural expression by detaining and assaulting Gang Lhaja, a popular Tibetan live-streamer known for advocating the preservation of Tibetan language and culture. Lhaja, who frequently used his platform to teach and promote Tibetan language, was detained, beaten, and had his live-streaming account suspended. This incident is part…
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Tibetan Language Activist Released After 5 Years Term But Fears Restrictions
Tibetan Business man who was arrested for campaigning in favour of Tibetan language education in Tibet was released after completing five year term. However, despite the news of his release, there has been no formal contact with the Tibetan activist and it raises the concern whether he is actually free even after completing his five…
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Lone Female Minister Vows to Prioritize Tibetan Language and Culture
The new minister of the present cabinet of President Lobsang Sangay, Dr. Pema Yangchen was sworn in to take the responsibility of the Department of Education last week. Dr. Yangchen who is also the lone female ministers in the present cabinet has told that her priority will be promotion of Tibetan culture and language.