10 March 2012 is the 53rd anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising of 1959, and the 4th anniversary of the Uprisings of 2008, when thousands of Tibetans rose up against China’s occupation of Tibet.

Friday 9th March 2012  from 7.00 am – 9.00 am
Gather outside the
Chinese Consulate
588 Great South Road
Green Lane
Auckland.
Please bring Tibetan Flags and your own Banner if you have any

10th March 2012  from 12.00 noon
Gather at
Auckland Domain
War Memorial Museum Cenotaph
To remember the 1.2 million Tibetans who lost their lives as a direct result of the Chines occupation of Tibet
and this year specially we remember 22 + brave Tibetans who set themselves alight in protest against the hard policy of the Chinese government in Tibet.
Please bring some flowers.   This will be followed by shared picnic lunch in the Domain ( please bring some food for sharing)

WELLINGTON
Tibetan Up Rising Day 10th March 2012
Gather outside
Chinese Embassy
Glemore Street
10:00 am
Bring flags and Banners


Christchurch

Saturday 10th of March

Friends are welcome to meet for a time of reflection at the

Peace Bell

Christchurch Botanical Gardens

at 12 noon.

Later that day at 7pm there is the opportunity for people of all ages to show their support by gathering for further reflection, prayers and the lighting of candles at the

Christchurch Dhargyey Centre,

29 Averill Street,

Richmond.

You are welcome to bring your own candle or there will be candles there for you to use.  This will be followed by a cup of tea and an opportunity to meet with fellow supporters of the Tibetan cause.

At our next meeting in early May we are planning to show  ”The Sun Behind the Clouds – Tibet’s Struggle for Freedom”.  More information will be sent out closer to the time.

For further information contact:  Frank  357 4377