Discovering China - TIbet - Roof of the World
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Alina: Hi, I'm Alina Wang
Alina: Hi, I'm Alina Wang
Ben: And I'm Ben Hedges
Alina: This week we will be heading to the high, snowy mountains of Tibet.
Ben: Finding out about the history of this country, its spirituality, and its connection with China.
Alina: Although Tibet is currently incorporated into the People's Republic of China, most Tibetans believe in autonomy or full independence.
Ben: And throughout history, even though Tibet was not always part of the Chinese empire, it was closely linked to China. Margaret Trey now takes us through the history of Tibet.
Alina: Religion plays a huge role in the life of the Tibetan people and for many centuries, Tibetans' highest spiritual leader has been given the title of Dalai Lama.
Ben: We now bring you the story behind the leader of Tibetan Buddhism.
Alina: Now in New York last week, an exhibit of Tibetan artifacts went on display at Tibet House. Ben, you went to take a look, right?
Ben: That's right, Alina, and I had a chance to talk with Ganden Thurman, the executive director of Tibet House US about the exhibit.
Ben: Since the Chinese Communist regime took control of Tibet, Tibetans have tried to regain their independence. The most notable attempt was the 1959 uprising.
Alina: On March 10th, 1959, a revolt started in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. Tibetans had feared an abduction attempt on their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, by Chinese authorities. So thousands of Tibetans surrounded the Potala Palace to prevent the Dalai Lama from leaving or being taken away.
Ben: This, then turned into a full on conflict between Tibetans and the Chinese Communist forces—forcing the Dalai Lama to flee to India. There, he set up the Tibetan Government in exile.
Alina: More pro independence rallies took place in the late 80's, the largest of these in 1989, on the 30th anniversary of the 1959 uprising. Chinese security forces declared martial law and expelled all foreign journalists from the region.
Ben: Then in 2008, another set of protests erupted in the capital Lhasa and other Tibetan regions, during the annual observance of the 1959 uprising. It started with monks taking to the streets to rally for religious freedom. But it culminated into violence, with burning, rioting, looting, and killing.
Alina: Chinese state-run media claimed the Dalai Lama orchestrated the protests.
Ben: Since 2009, many Tibetans have resorted to self-immolation in protest against the Chinese Communist authorities. Last week, on February 13th, a Tibetan man in the Nepali capital of Kathmandu became the 100th Tibetan to set himself on fire—in protest against the Chinese regime's oppressive rule.
Alina: That same day in New York, Tibetan protestors chained themselves to the entrance of the Chinese Permanent Mission to the United Nations to raise awareness about the Tibetan cause.
[SB of Free Tibet Girl and the other guy]
Ben: The Free Tibet cause has attracted many major western public figures, including Hollywood actor Richard Gere, actress Johanna Lumly, and Britain's Prince Charles, who boycotted the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics over the human rights situation in Tibet and other parts of China.
Alina: Well, that is all for this week. We will be back next Friday.
Ben: But until then, don't forget, you can catch all our episodes on YouTube and the latest China news on our website ntd.tv.
Alina: See you soon.
Ben: And I'm Ben Hedges
Alina: This week we will be heading to the high, snowy mountains of Tibet.
Ben: Finding out about the history of this country, its spirituality, and its connection with China.
Alina: Although Tibet is currently incorporated into the People's Republic of China, most Tibetans believe in autonomy or full independence.
Ben: And throughout history, even though Tibet was not always part of the Chinese empire, it was closely linked to China. Margaret Trey now takes us through the history of Tibet.
Alina: Religion plays a huge role in the life of the Tibetan people and for many centuries, Tibetans' highest spiritual leader has been given the title of Dalai Lama.
Ben: We now bring you the story behind the leader of Tibetan Buddhism.
Alina: Now in New York last week, an exhibit of Tibetan artifacts went on display at Tibet House. Ben, you went to take a look, right?
Ben: That's right, Alina, and I had a chance to talk with Ganden Thurman, the executive director of Tibet House US about the exhibit.
Ben: Since the Chinese Communist regime took control of Tibet, Tibetans have tried to regain their independence. The most notable attempt was the 1959 uprising.
Alina: On March 10th, 1959, a revolt started in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. Tibetans had feared an abduction attempt on their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, by Chinese authorities. So thousands of Tibetans surrounded the Potala Palace to prevent the Dalai Lama from leaving or being taken away.
Ben: This, then turned into a full on conflict between Tibetans and the Chinese Communist forces—forcing the Dalai Lama to flee to India. There, he set up the Tibetan Government in exile.
Alina: More pro independence rallies took place in the late 80's, the largest of these in 1989, on the 30th anniversary of the 1959 uprising. Chinese security forces declared martial law and expelled all foreign journalists from the region.
Ben: Then in 2008, another set of protests erupted in the capital Lhasa and other Tibetan regions, during the annual observance of the 1959 uprising. It started with monks taking to the streets to rally for religious freedom. But it culminated into violence, with burning, rioting, looting, and killing.
Alina: Chinese state-run media claimed the Dalai Lama orchestrated the protests.
Ben: Since 2009, many Tibetans have resorted to self-immolation in protest against the Chinese Communist authorities. Last week, on February 13th, a Tibetan man in the Nepali capital of Kathmandu became the 100th Tibetan to set himself on fire—in protest against the Chinese regime's oppressive rule.
Alina: That same day in New York, Tibetan protestors chained themselves to the entrance of the Chinese Permanent Mission to the United Nations to raise awareness about the Tibetan cause.
[SB of Free Tibet Girl and the other guy]
Ben: The Free Tibet cause has attracted many major western public figures, including Hollywood actor Richard Gere, actress Johanna Lumly, and Britain's Prince Charles, who boycotted the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics over the human rights situation in Tibet and other parts of China.
Alina: Well, that is all for this week. We will be back next Friday.
Ben: But until then, don't forget, you can catch all our episodes on YouTube and the latest China news on our website ntd.tv.
Alina: See you soon.
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