Week in Photos

Tibetans perform gorshey (circle dance) on the occasion of the 84th birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 6 July 2019. About one hundred Tibetans and members of Tibetan Support Group and International Campaign Amsterdam attended the event.

Tibetans perform gorshey (circle dance) on the occasion of the 84th birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 6 July 2019. About one hundred Tibetans and members of Tibetan Support Group and International Campaign Amsterdam attended the event. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Tibetans offer prayers on the occasion of the Dalai Lama's 84th birthday in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 6 July 2019. The event was organised by the International Campaign for Tibet Amsterdam.

Tibetans offer prayers on the occasion of the Dalai Lama's 84th birthday in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 6 July 2019. The event was organised by the International Campaign for Tibet Amsterdam. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Erica Terpstra, the chief guest for the Dalai Lama's 84th birthday celebrations cuts the cake in his honour in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 6 July 2019. About 100 Tibetans and members of Tibet Support Group and International Campaign for Tibet Amsterdam participated in the celebrations.

Erica Terpstra, the chief guest for the Dalai Lama's 84th birthday celebrations cuts the cake in his honour in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 6 July 2019. About 100 Tibetans and members of Tibet Support Group and International Campaign for Tibet Amsterdam participated in the celebrations. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


An activist for a free Tibet holds Tibetan national flag on the occasion of the 84th birthday celebrations Dam Square, one of the most popular locations in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 6 July 2019.

An activist for a free Tibet holds Tibetan national flag on the occasion of the 84th birthday celebrations Dam Square, one of the most popular locations in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 6 July 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


International Campaign of Tibet Europe President Tsering Jampa speaks on the occasion of 84th birthday celebrations at one of the most popular locations, the Dam Square, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 6 July 2019.

International Campaign of Tibet Europe President Tsering Jampa speaks on the occasion of 84th birthday celebrations at one of the most popular locations, the Dam Square, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 6 July 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


The Tibetan national flag is seen hoisted in front of the Royal Palace of the Netherlands at Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam on the occasion of the 84th birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama on 6 July 2019.

The Tibetan national flag is seen hoisted in front of the Royal Palace of the Netherlands at Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam on the occasion of the 84th birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama on 6 July 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), prostrates before the Karmapa's enthroned image on the occasion of the 34th Birthday celebration of the 17th Karmapa, at his exile seat, the Dharma Chakra Centre (Rumtek Monastery), Sikkim, India, on 26 June 2019. It was the first time a Chief Minister of the state had visited the Rumtek Monastery in 25 years.

Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), prostrates before the Karmapa's enthroned image on the occasion of the 34th Birthday celebration of the 17th Karmapa, at his exile seat, the Dharma Chakra Centre (Rumtek Monastery), Sikkim, India, on 26 June 2019. It was the first time a Chief Minister of the state had visited the Rumtek Monastery in 25 years. Handout/The Kagyu Office


Mundgod goalkeeper Tenzin Samdup saves a goal from Clement Town kickout in the penalty shootout in the finals of GCM cup 2019, helping his team to win, at TCV Grounds near McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 June 2019.Mundgod goalkeeper Tenzin Samdup saves a goal from Clement Town kickout in the penalty shootout in the finals of GCM cup 2019, helping his team to win, at TCV Grounds near McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 June 2019.

Mundgod goalkeeper Tenzin Samdup saves a goal from Clement Town kickout in the penalty shootout in the finals of GCM cup 2019, helping his team to win, at TCV Grounds near McLeod Ganj, India, on 10 June 2019. Tibet Sun/LobsangWangyal


In this photo taken on 22 May 2019, and released by the US Embassy in Beijing, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad and his wife Christine pose for a photo in front of the Potala Palace in Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The US ambassador to China urged Beijing to engage in substantive dialogue with exiled Tibetan Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama during a visit to the Himalayan region over the past week, the Embassy said Saturday.

In this photo taken on 22 May 2019, and released by the US Embassy in Beijing, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad and his wife Christine pose for a photo in front of the Potala Palace in Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The US ambassador to China urged Beijing to engage in substantive dialogue with exiled Tibetan Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama during a visit to the Himalayan region over the past week, the Embassy said Saturday. AP/US Mission to China


In this photo taken on 22 May 2019, and released by the US Embassy in Beijing, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad, second from right, visits the Sera Monastery in Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The US ambassador to China made a rare visit to Tibet this week to meet local officials and raise concerns about restrictions on Buddhist practices and the preservation of the Himalayan region's unique culture and language.

In this photo taken on 22 May 2019, and released by the US Embassy in Beijing, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad, second from right, visits the Sera Monastery in Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The US ambassador to China made a rare visit to Tibet this week to meet local officials and raise concerns about restrictions on Buddhist practices and the preservation of the Himalayan region's unique culture and language. AP/US Mission to China


In this photo taken on 22 May 2019, and released by the US Embassy in Beijing, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad, left, meets with Wu Yingjie, Communist Party secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Region, in Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The US ambassador to China made a rare visit to Tibet this week to meet local officials and raise concerns about restrictions on Buddhist practices and the preservation of the Himalayan region's unique culture and language.

In this photo taken on 22 May 2019, and released by the US Embassy in Beijing, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad, left, meets with Wu Yingjie, Communist Party secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Region, in Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The US ambassador to China made a rare visit to Tibet this week to meet local officials and raise concerns about restrictions on Buddhist practices and the preservation of the Himalayan region's unique culture and language. AP/US Mission to China


In this photo taken on 22 May 2019, and released by the US Embassy in Beijing, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad, right, waves to schoolchildren as he visits an elementary school in Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The US ambassador to China made a rare visit to Tibet this week to meet local officials and raise concerns about restrictions on Buddhist practices and the preservation of the Himalayan region's unique culture and language.

In this photo taken on 22 May 2019, and released by the US Embassy in Beijing, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad, right, waves to schoolchildren as he visits an elementary school in Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The US ambassador to China made a rare visit to Tibet this week to meet local officials and raise concerns about restrictions on Buddhist practices and the preservation of the Himalayan region's unique culture and language. AP/US Mission to China


In this photo taken on 23 May 2019, and released by the US Embassy in Beijing, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad, center, walks along a street in Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The US ambassador to China urged Beijing to engage in substantive dialogue with exiled Tibetan Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama during a visit to the Himalayan region over the past week, the Embassy said Saturday.

In this photo taken on 23 May 2019, and released by the US Embassy in Beijing, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad, center, walks along a street in Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The US ambassador to China urged Beijing to engage in substantive dialogue with exiled Tibetan Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama during a visit to the Himalayan region over the past week, the Embassy said Saturday. AP/US Mission to China


In this photo taken on 21 May 2019, and released by the US Embassy in Beijing, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad and his wife Christine are greeted in Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The US ambassador to China made a rare visit to Tibet this week to meet local officials and raise concerns about restrictions on Buddhist practices and the preservation of the Himalayan region's unique culture and language.

In this photo taken on 21 May 2019, and released by the US Embassy in Beijing, US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad and his wife Christine are greeted in Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The US ambassador to China made a rare visit to Tibet this week to meet local officials and raise concerns about restrictions on Buddhist practices and the preservation of the Himalayan region's unique culture and language. AP/US Mission to China


Tibetan religious leaders attend a long-life offering for the Dalai Lama at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 17 May 2019. From left front row: Head of Bon tradition, Menri Lopon Trinley Nyima; Jangtse Choeje; Ganden Tripa Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin; Head of the Sakya tradition, Sakya Trizin Ratna Vajra Rinpoche; Sharpa Choeje; Tai Situ Rinpoche from Kagyu sect; and Ringu Tulku from Nyingma sect (unseen, seated on the left of Tai Situ).

Tibetan religious leaders attend a long-life offering for the Dalai Lama at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 17 May 2019. From left front row: Head of Bon tradition, Menri Lopon Trinley Nyima; Jangtse Choeje; Ganden Tripa Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin; Head of the Sakya tradition, Sakya Trizin Ratna Vajra Rinpoche; Sharpa Choeje; Tai Situ Rinpoche from Kagyu sect; and Ringu Tulku from Nyingma sect (unseen, seated on the left of Tai Situ). Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Nechung Oracle comes in trance during the long-life offering to the Dalai Lama at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 17 May 2019. The people and deities of Tibet offered the long-life prayer to the Dalai Lama.

Nechung Oracle comes in trance during the long-life offering to the Dalai Lama at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 17 May 2019. The people and deities of Tibet offered the long-life prayer to the Dalai Lama. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Tibetans in exile attend a long-life offering to the Dalai Lama at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 17 May 2019. A few thousang people including the some top religious, and political leaders were in attendance.

Tibetans in exile attend a long-life offering to the Dalai Lama at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 17 May 2019. A few thousang people including the some top religious, and political leaders were in attendance. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama preaches Buddhist philosophy from his throne at the request of Russian devotees at his temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 12 May 2019.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama preaches Buddhist philosophy from his throne at the request of Russian devotees at his temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 12 May 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama poses for a photo with a group of Russian devotees after a teaching session at his temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 12 May 2019.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama poses for a photo with a group of Russian devotees after a teaching session at his temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 12 May 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal


Tibetans in exile watch live of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's teaching at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 12 May 2019.

Tibetans in exile watch live of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's teaching at Tsuglakhang Temple in McLeod Ganj, India, on 12 May 2019. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal