Week in Photos

The birthday cake for Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's 86th birthday being cut by the President of the Central Tibetan Administration, Penpa Tsering, at the headquarters of the exile administration in Dharamshala, India, on 6 July 2021.

The birthday cake for Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's 86th birthday being cut by the President of the Central Tibetan Administration, Penpa Tsering, at the headquarters of the exile administration in Dharamshala, India, on 6 July 2021. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Election official apply voting mark on a man carrying his daughter to cast his vote to elect a new Sikyong, the political leader, of the Tibetans in exile at a polling station in McLeod Ganj, India, on 11 April 2021.

Election official apply voting mark on a man carrying his daughter to cast his vote to elect a new Sikyong, the political leader, of the Tibetans in exile at a polling station in McLeod Ganj, India, on 11 April 2021. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


An elderly Tibetan Sonam Lhundup, 77, leave a polling station after casting his ballot to elect a new Sikyong, the political leader, and 45 members of parliament in McLeod Ganj, India, on 11 April 2021.

An elderly Tibetan Sonam Lhundup, 77, leave a polling station after casting his ballot to elect a new Sikyong, the political leader, and 45 members of parliament in McLeod Ganj, India, on 11 April 2021. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


An elderly exile Tibetan monk reads the names on the ballot paper to choose his candidates for Sikyong and members of Parliament at a polling station in McLeod Ganj, India, on 11 April 2021.

An elderly exile Tibetan monk reads the names on the ballot paper to choose his candidates for Sikyong and members of Parliament at a polling station in McLeod Ganj, India, on 11 April 2021. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


An exile Tibetan cast his vote to elect a new Sikyong, political leader, and 45 members of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile at a polling station in McLeod Ganj, India, on 11 April 2021.

An exile Tibetan cast his vote to elect a new Sikyong, political leader, and 45 members of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile at a polling station in McLeod Ganj, India, on 11 April 2021. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


President of the Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association Ajit Nehria welcomes Sikyong Lobsang Sangay at the felicitation ceremony for the US Government for passing the Tibet Policy and Support Act, 2020, at McLeod Ganj, India, on 16 January 2021.

President of the Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association Ajit Nehria welcomes Sikyong Lobsang Sangay at the felicitation ceremony for the US Government for passing the Tibet Policy and Support Act, 2020, at McLeod Ganj, India, on 16 January 2021. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Sikyong Lobsang Sangay speaks during the felicitation ceremony thanking the US Government for passing the Tibet Policy and Suport Act, 2020, organised by Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association (ITFA) in McLeod Ganj, India, on 16 January 2021.

Sikyong Lobsang Sangay speaks during the felicitation ceremony thanking the US Government for passing the Tibet Policy and Suport Act, 2020, organised by Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association (ITFA) in McLeod Ganj, India, on 16 January 2021. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Sikyong Lobsang Sangay honours Choephel Kalsang of Sorig Tibetan Herbal Clinic for his social services during the felicitation for US Government for passing the Tibet Policy and Support Act, 2020, at McLeod Ganj, India, on 16 January 2021.

Sikyong Lobsang Sangay honours Choephel Kalsang of Sorig Tibetan Herbal Clinic for his social services during the felicitation for US Government for passing the Tibet Policy and Support Act, 2020, at McLeod Ganj, India, on 16 January 2021. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Subash Nehria, an advisor of the Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association (ITFA) speaks during the felicitation ceremony thanking the US Government for passing the Tibet Policy and Support Act, 2020, in Dharamshala, India, on 16 January 2021.

Subash Nehria, an advisor of the Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association (ITFA) speaks during the felicitation ceremony thanking the US Government for passing the Tibet Policy and Support Act, 2020, in Dharamshala, India, on 16 January 2021. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


A felicitation ceremony thanking the US Government for passing the Tibet Policy and Support Act, 2020, organised by Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association (ITFA) in Dharamshala, India, on 16 January 2021.

A felicitation ceremony thanking the US Government for passing the Tibet Policy and Support Act, 2020, organised by Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association (ITFA) in Dharamshala, India, on 16 January 2021. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


First President of the Tibetan Youth Congress Tenzin Geyche Tethong cuts a commemorative cake celebrating the 50-year milestone of the organisation in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 October 2020. Looking on from left are TYC Vice President Lobsang Tsering, President Gonpo Dhondup, former President and Supreme Justice Commissioner Sonam Norbu Dagpo and Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile Pema Jungney.

First President of the Tibetan Youth Congress Tenzin Geyche Tethong cuts a commemorative cake celebrating the 50-year milestone of the organisation in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 October 2020. Looking on from left are TYC Vice President Lobsang Tsering, President Gonpo Dhondup, former President and Supreme Justice Commissioner Sonam Norbu Dagpo and Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile Pema Jungney. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


First President of the Tibetan Youth Congress Tenzin Geyche Tethong speaks during the 50-year celebration of organisation in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 October 2020. TYC President Gonpo Dhondup is seen on the right.

First President of the Tibetan Youth Congress Tenzin Geyche Tethong speaks during the 50-year celebration of organisation in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 October 2020. TYC President Gonpo Dhondup is seen on the right. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Artistes of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts perform a traditional dance on the occasion of Golden Jubilee anniversary of the Tibetan Youth Congress at TIPA Auditorium in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 October 2020.

Artistes of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts perform a traditional dance on the occasion of Golden Jubilee anniversary of the Tibetan Youth Congress at TIPA Auditorium in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 October 2020. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


The first President of the Tibetan Youth Congress Tenzin Geyche Tethong (center) with the current executive members of the organisation pose for a photo during the Golden Jubilee celebration in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 October 2020.

The first President of the Tibetan Youth Congress Tenzin Geyche Tethong (center) with the current executive members of the organisation pose for a photo during the Golden Jubilee celebration in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 October 2020. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


The usually bustling Temple Road is seen empty during the ongoing nationwide lockdown to control the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 5 March 2020.

The usually bustling Temple Road is seen empty during the ongoing nationwide lockdown to control the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 5 March 2020. Tibet Sun/Contributor


Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) rips up the speech of US President Donald Trump after his State of the Union address to a joint session of the US Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, US, on 4 February 2020.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) rips up the speech of US President Donald Trump after his State of the Union address to a joint session of the US Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, US, on 4 February 2020. Reuters/Jonathan Ernst


Central Tibetan Administration President Lobsang Sangay (right) presents a souvenir to the Chief Executive Councillor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Gyal P Wangyal on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of conferment of Nobel Peace Prize on Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 December 2019.

Central Tibetan Administration President Lobsang Sangay (right) presents a souvenir to the Chief Executive Councillor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Gyal P Wangyal on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of conferment of Nobel Peace Prize on Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 December 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Yongling Kindergarten children performs a traditional Tibetan dance on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of conferment of Nobel Peace Prize on Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 December 2019.

Yongling Kindergarten children performs a traditional Tibetan dance on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of conferment of Nobel Peace Prize on Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 December 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


A girl child from Yongling kindergarten waits to perform on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of conferment of Nobel Peace Prize on Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 December 2019.

A girl child from Yongling kindergarten waits to perform on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of conferment of Nobel Peace Prize on Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 December 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama offers prayer during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Kirti Monastery in exile, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 December 2019.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama offers prayer during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Kirti Monastery in exile, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 December 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal