Week in Photos

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


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama speaks 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 speaks 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


The President of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay speaks during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Kirti Monastery in exile as the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama looks on, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 December 2019.

The President of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay speaks during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Kirti Monastery in exile as the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama looks on, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 December 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


A giant thangka painting depicting Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of Geluk School of Tibetan Buddhism, is displayed during the 25th anniversary of the Kirti Monastery-in-exile, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 December 2019.

A giant thangka painting depicting Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of Geluk School of Tibetan Buddhism, is displayed during the 25th anniversary of the Kirti Monastery-in-exile, in McLeod Ganj, India, on 7 December 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama greets the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Bandaru Dattatreya, as he arrives at his residence in McLeod Ganj, India, on 18 November 2019. It was a courtesy call by the Governor during his visit to Dharamshala.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama greets the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Bandaru Dattatreya, as he arrives at his residence in McLeod Ganj, India, on 18 November 2019. It was a courtesy call by the Governor during his visit to Dharamshala. OHHDL/Tenzin Choejor


A visitor looks at exhibits during the Art for Tibet event to raise funds for the Students for a Free Tibet, in New York City on 7 November 2019.

A visitor looks at exhibits during the Art for Tibet event to raise funds for the Students for a Free Tibet, in New York City on 7 November 2019. Tibet Sun/Jimin Kim


Students for a Free Tibet Executive Director Dorjee Tseten speaks during the Art for Tibet event to raise funds for his organisation, in New York City on 7 November 2019.

Students for a Free Tibet Executive Director Dorjee Tseten speaks during the Art for Tibet event to raise funds for his organisation, in New York City on 7 November 2019. Tibet Sun/Jimin Kim


Tenzin Choegyal from Australia performs during the Art for Tibet event to raise funds for the Students for a Free Tibet, in New York City on 7 November 2019.

Tenzin Choegyal from Australia performs during the Art for Tibet event to raise funds for the Students for a Free Tibet, in New York City on 7 NOvember 2019. Tibet Sun/Jimin Kim


Sonam Norbu Dagpo is congratulated as the new Chief Justice Commissioner of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission by out-going Kargyu Dhondup in Dharamshala, India, on 15 October 2019.

Sonam Norbu Dagpo is congratulated as the new Chief Justice Commissioner of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission by out-going Kargyu Dhondup in Dharamshala, India, on 15 October 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Tibetan students react inside a police vehicle after being detained during a protest against the visit of China's President Xi Jinping near the ITC Grand Chola hotel in Chennai on 11 October 2019.

Tibetan students react inside a police vehicle after being detained during a protest against the visit of China's President Xi Jinping near the ITC Grand Chola hotel in Chennai on 11 October 2019. AFP/Getty Images


Police detain Tibetan students as they protest against the visit of China's President Xi Jinping near the ITC Grand Chola hotel in Chennai on 11 October 2019.

Police detain Tibetan students as they protest against the visit of China's President Xi Jinping near the ITC Grand Chola hotel in Chennai on 11 October 2019. AFP/Getty Images/Stringer