The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile, on Tuesday said that the observance of the 67th Tibetan National Uprising Day focuses on the themes of resilience, remembrance and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the Sino-Tibetan conflict.
The day marks the anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan Uprising. On the occasion, tribute was paid to the thousands of Tibetans who sacrificed their lives in Lhasa while protesting against Chinese rule, according to a release issued here.
The CTA also called for continued advocacy for human rights. It said that international delegations joined demonstrations to highlight what it described as the “ongoing repression” in Tibet.
The administration reaffirmed its commitment to the Middle Way Approach, which seeks a peaceful and negotiated settlement that would provide genuine autonomy for Tibet within China. It also warned against misinformation campaigns that could disrupt the commemorations marking the day.
The message from the community seeking a peaceful resolution highlights what it called the “unbroken spirit” of the Tibetan people. It said Tibetans remain committed to preserving their culture, language and religion despite decades of cultural erasure policies by the Chinese government.
The CTA said that 2026 marks the 90th birth year of the 14th Dalai Lama and has been declared the “Year of Compassion”. It encouraged people to follow and practise his four main commitments.
“More than a historical event, March 10 represents the collective memory of a nation that refuses to forget its identity and heritage,” the release said. It added that Tibetans have continued to preserve their language, religion and traditions both inside Tibet and in exile despite decades of political pressure and cultural assimilation policies.
For many Tibetans, the anniversary of the uprising is not only about mourning the past but also about reaffirming hope for the future, the release said.
“March 10 reminds the world that the Tibetan struggle is not merely about territory. It is about the survival of a people, their culture and their right to determine their own future. Each year, Tibetans raise their flag and remember the courage of those who stood in Lhasa in 1959,” it added.
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