Week in Photos

President of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay (center) and other guests cut the birthday cake marking the 30th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 25 April 2019.

President of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay (center) and other guests cut the birthday cake marking the 30th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 25 April 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Artistes of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts presents a traditional dance during an event marking 30th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 25 April 2019.

Artistes of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts presents a traditional dance during an event marking 30th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 25 April 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


A little monk looks on during the event marking 30th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 25 April 2019.

A little monk looks on during the event marking 30th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 25 April 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


President of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay delivers his speech marking the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day commemorating the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019.

President of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay delivers his speech marking the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day commemorating the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


President of CTA Lobsang Sangay with foreign delegation comprising a former President of Botswana, and Members of Parliament of various countries attending the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising that commemorates the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019. From left: Garnett Genuis, MP from Canada; Claudio Cardelli of Associazione Italia-Tibet; Matteo Bianchi, MP from Italy; Alberto de Belaunde, MP from Peru; Linda Duncan, MP from Canada; Michael Brand, Member of the German Bundestag; Lobsang Sangay, President CTA; Serêtsê Khama Ian Khama, Former President of Botswana; Martin Poliacik, MP from the Slovak Republic; Mei Nu Yu, MP from Taiwan; Lucia Duris Nicholsonova, Deputy Chairman of the Slovak National Council; Thomas Mann, Member of European Parliament, Sandy Kalyan, MP from South Africa; and Antonella Incerti, House of Representative, Italy.

President of CTA Lobsang Sangay with foreign delegation comprising a former President of Botswana, and Members of Parliament of various countries attending the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising that commemorates the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019. From left: Garnett Genuis, MP from Canada; Claudio Cardelli of Associazione Italia-Tibet; Matteo Bianchi, MP from Italy; Alberto de Belaunde, MP from Peru; Linda Duncan, MP from Canada; Michael Brand, Member of the German Bundestag; Lobsang Sangay, President CTA; Serêtsê Khama Ian Khama, Former President of Botswana; Martin Poliacik, MP from the Slovak Republic; Mei Nu Yu, MP from Taiwan; Lucia Duris Nicholsonova, Deputy Chairman of the Slovak National Council; Thomas Mann, Member of European Parliament, Sandy Kalyan, MP from South Africa; and Antonella Incerti, House of Representative, Italy. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


An exile Tibetan woman looks on during the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day that commemorates the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019.

An exile Tibetan woman looks on during the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day that commemorates the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


An exile Tibetan youth with Tibet and Tibetan flag painted on his face during the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day that commemorates the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019.

An exile Tibetan youth with Tibet and Tibetan flag painted on his face during the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day that commemorates the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Exile Tibetan youths with Tibetan flag painted on his face march in protest during the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day that commemorates the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019.

Exile Tibetan youths with Tibetan flag painted on his face march in protest during the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day that commemorates the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019. Handout/Zakathok Tulku


Exile Tibetans march in a demonstration against Chinese rule in Tibet during the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day that commemorates the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019.

Exile Tibetans march in a demonstration against Chinese rule in Tibet during the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day that commemorates the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019. Handout/Zakathok Tulku


A performer artiste looks on during the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day that commemorates the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019.

A performer artiste looks on during the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day that commemorates the 1959 Tibetan uprising, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 March 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


The cremation ceremony of Tibetan freedom fighter Palden Gyatso, who died aged 85, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 3 December 2018. Palden Gyatso passed away on 30 November 2018 after a prolonged illness at Delek Hospital in McLeod Ganj, surrounded by monks from Kirti Monastery.

The cremation ceremony of Tibetan freedom fighter Palden Gyatso, who died aged 85, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 3 December 2018. Palden Gyatso passed away on 30 November 2018 after a prolonged illness at Delek Hospital in McLeod Ganj, surrounded by monks from Kirti Monastery. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Cremation ceremony of Tibetan freedom fighter Palden Gyatso, who died aged 85, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 3 December 2018.

Cremation ceremony of Tibetan freedom fighter Palden Gyatso, who died aged 85, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 3 December 2018. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Exile Tibetan Buddhist monks pray during a cremation ceremony of Tibetan freedom fighter Palden Gyatso in McLeod Ganj, India, on 3 December 2018.

Exile Tibetan Buddhist monks pray during a cremation ceremony of Tibetan freedom fighter Palden Gyatso in McLeod Ganj, India, on 3 December 2018. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


An exile Tibetan woman prays during the cremation ceremony of Tibetan freedom fighter Palden Gyatso, who died aged 85, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 3 December 2018. Palden Gyatso passed away on 30 November after a prolonged illness at Delek Hospital in McLeod Ganj, surrounded by monks from Kirti Monastery.

An exile Tibetan woman prays during the cremation ceremony of Tibetan freedom fighter Palden Gyatso, who died aged 85, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 3 December 2018. Palden Gyatso passed away on 30 November after a prolonged illness at Delek Hospital in McLeod Ganj, surrounded by monks from Kirti Monastery. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Exile Tibetans carry the body of Tibetan freedom fighter Palden Gyatso for the cremation ceremony in McLeod Ganj, India, on 3 December 2018.

Exile Tibetans carry the body of Tibetan freedom fighter Palden Gyatso for the cremation ceremony in McLeod Ganj, India, on 3 December 2018. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


New Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile Pema Jungney is felicitated by staff members of the Central Tibetan Administration after his swearing-in ceremony at the new administrative building of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala, India, on 1 December 2018.

New Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile Pema Jungney is felicitated by staff members of the Central Tibetan Administration after his swearing-in ceremony at the new administrative building of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala, India, on 1 December 2018. Jungney will chair the remaining half term of the 16th exile Parliament from 1 December 2018 to 30 May 2021. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


New Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile Pema Jungney and President of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay are seen during the swearing-in ceremony of the former at the new administrative building of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala, India, on 1 December 2018.

New Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile Pema Jungney and President of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay are seen during the swearing-in ceremony of the former at the new administrative building of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala, India, on 1 December 2018. Jungney will chair the remaining half term of the 16th exile Parliament from 1 December 2018 to 30 May 2021. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


New Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile Pema Jungney speaks to members of the press after his swearing-in ceremony at the new administrative building of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala, India, on 1 December 2018.

New Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile Pema Jungney speaks to members of the press after his swearing-in ceremony at the new administrative building of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala, India, on 1 December 2018. Jungney will chair the remaining half term of the 16th exile Parliament from 1 December 2018 to 30 May 2021. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Exile Tibetans offer candles to the portrait of Dopo, 23, who died in a self-immolation protest against Chinese rule in Tibet on 4 November 2018, after a solidarity march in McLeod Ganj, India, on 9 November 2018. Dopo was from Ngawa in Tibet's Amdo province.

Exile Tibetans offer candles to the portrait of Dopo, 23, who died in a self-immolation protest against Chinese rule in Tibet on 4 November 2018, after a solidarity march in McLeod Ganj, India, on 9 November 2018. Dopo was from Ngawa in Tibet's Amdo province. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Exile Tibetans participate in a candlelight vigil to show their solidarity with Dopo, 23, who died in a self-immolation protest against Chinese rule in Tibet on 4 November 2018, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 9 November 2018. Dopo was from Ngawa in Tibet's Amdo province.

Exile Tibetans participate in a candlelight vigil to show their solidarity with Dopo, 23, who died in a self-immolation protest against Chinese rule in Tibet on 4 November 2018, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 9 November 2018. Dopo was from Ngawa in Tibet's Amdo province. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal