On Saturday 25th April 2009 a candle vigil for all the victims of the Chinese repression in Tibet is organised in the city of Gent (Belgium). That day is the 20th birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama, the youngest political prisoner ever.

We meet at 17.00 o'clock on the Sint-Baafs-square in Gent and walk during a peaceful march with candles and Tibetan prayers towards the Woodrow Wilson square (Zuid).

During this candle vigil we commemorate all victims of 60 years Chinese occupation. We also pay special attention to the 11th Panchen Lama and to all Tibetan political prisoners. Very often they are arrested only because of their participation in a peaceful demonstration.

Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama, was kidnapped by the Chinese authorities in 1995, shortly after his recognition by H.H. the Dalai Lama. At that time the Panchen Lama was only 6 years old. He and his parents disappeared without a trace, and until now no one knows if they are still alive or where they are. Afterwards the Chinese government has installed their own Panchen Lama.

Thanks for your support and we hope to see you at the candle vigil.

01-04-2009, 00:00 geschreven door Primaxx