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Show fODMUDVl X S?Hafi0Sj3E tssessB&ssi i Last Friday, a group of people gathered in front of the federal building on 100 South and State Street in Salt Lake City to rally on the 47th anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising. Holding signs that, among others, said, Tibet is not part of China and End communist rule in Tibet, demonstrators braved the cold of the early morning. On March 10, 1959, the Dalai Lama and thousands of Tibetans fled Tibet after 10 years under Chinas occupation. The Utah Tibetan Association believes that it is the responsibility of Tibetans and their supporters living in free countries to voice and campaign to raise awareness of the plight of Tibet and seek support in order to save their country, according to a press release. Nicole Croft, who brought her young daughter along, said, Im here because I believe Chinese influence and the destruction of Tibet is one of the greatest tragedies of the 21st century. Tenzin Norgyal, a Westminster student, came to the United States in 1996. Her grandparents escaped into India and Nepal. Its like a reminder. You lead your life like everyone else but you know its a little different, she said. The program started with a speech written by the president of the Utah Tibetan Association. He wrote of the deprivation of human rights and about the of national and cultural identity. Tibets national anthem was followed by a short speech by Westminster professor Chuck Tripp. How do we get change? Change may actually come as a result from the Chinese people themselves, he said. After the national song of Tibet was sung, the group heard a message from the Dalai Lama on the 47th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day. The Dalai Lama wrote of his efforts, talks with the Chinese government and what has happened since the occupation over the past decades. I have only one dee and genuine mand: autonomy for all Tibetans, i.e., the Tibetan nationality in its entirety, he wrote. Several people gave a few words and the march started, led by a small group of people impersonating Chinese soldiers and monks chained together who were trying to show what is happening in Tibet. endan-germe- Demonstrators walked toward the City and County building and around the Court House chanting things like Shame on China and Human rights in Tibet. Professor Tripp has attended the demonstration for 10 years. Demonstrations are not designed to change the world. This demonstration is to keep bringing up this issue every year. People need to be reminded about this with all the other things going on, he said. The demonstration ended back at the Federal Building. After one last song a member of the Utah Tibetan Association spoke and said, No matter how big the Chinese are Tibet will be free. Even though we are little in China, we will be free. Free Tibet! Free Tibet! everyone answered. Utcrnci tS, 2006 V" ft 1 VS, 8k rr J. a qh of 1 f 1 wl i.i' I Demonstrators march in front of the federal building March 0 in protest of China's occupation in Tibet. The protestors believe that it is the responsibility of those living in free countries to raise awareness of Tibet's situation 1 Westminster Students for Choice Present AidsHiv Awareness Day nt Transit is an innovative two hour film that was filmed in St Petersburg, Mexico City, Nairobi and Los Angeles, following eight young people across four continents through their hopes and struggles with AIDSHIV. This gripping MTV show explores emotion and sexuality in a candid and gripping way as the relationships of the characters become more complex then they first appear and we discover that all their stories are interlinked. The heat is on and the pressure is building. SHI Goro 107 Westminster coIIcqo Come See In VuesCay llarcis I 0:30 Opportunity to get yourself tested for HIVAIDS Its as easy as a swabbing your mouth. Get the facts you need to know self-rul- Free prizes just for showing up include: Gift Certificates to Best Buy, massages, Trio Cafe, Strabucks, and much more!!! Contact s4c.westminsterqmaH.com for more details! |