[BAFoT] 54th Tibetan National Uprising Day: RISE UP -PROGRAM in SF Bay Area

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SAN FRANCISCO TEAM TIBET
(TANC, SFRTYC, SFT, BAFOT & C100)
54th TIBETAN NATIONAL UPRISING DAY

Morning Program:

Venue: Berkeley City Hall
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
MC: Sonam Tseten

8:30 AM: Introduction and Program Starts
8:35 AM: Tibetan National Anthem & Flag Raising
8:45 AM: Moment of Silence
8:47 AM: Tibetan Uprising Song by TSS
8:50 AM: Kashag Statement in Tibetan by Kelsang Dorji, TANC VP
8:55 AM: TYC Statement by Tsering Dolkar, General Secretary, SFRTYC
9:00 AM: Berkeley Mayor Tom bates/statement
9:05 AM: Longsho by TSS
9:10 AM: Speech by Kriss Worthington, Berkeley City Council Member
9:15 AM: Chant
9:20 AM: Off to San Francisco

Afternoon Program I:
*all the members who are not required to be there at Berkeley for the morning programme are kindly requested to be there at the City Hall at 9 AM sharp.

Venue: City Hall, San Francisco
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
MC: Sonam Tso, SFT Regional Coordinator

10:30 AM: Introduction by MC
10:35 AM: Tibetan & American National Anthem by TSS
10:40 AM: Moment of Silence
10:42 AM: Tibetan Uprising Song by TIPA ex/ local artists
10:47 AM: Kashag Statement in English by Dawa Myers TANC
10:52 AM:  TSS 10th march song
10:57 AM: TYC Statement By Diki Yangchen, SFRTYC
11:05 AM: Chanting
11:10 AM: Nancy Pelosi Statement (Kala)
11:15 AM: C100 tethong la
11:20 AM: Chant
11:25 AM: John Avalos, Supervisor, SF
11:30 AM: Mayor Gayle McGlaughlin, Richmond, CA
11:35 AM: Prayer if Truth by Gyuto Monk
11:40 AM Chant
11:45 AM: Dharma Bum (15 mins)
11:55 PM: Lunch Time
11:45 AM: Gear Up & Chant
12:00 PM: March to Chinese Consulate, SF


Afternoon Program II:

Venue: Chinese Consulate
Time:1:00-2:30PM
MC: Tsering Dolkar

1:00 National Anthem (Tibetan)
1:05 Moment of Silence
1:08 Kashag Statement in Chinese by Passsang Wangmo, SFT
1:13 Chanting
1:23 Tibetan Uprising Song
1:28 Chanting
1:38 Lobsang Speech, SFT
1:43 Prayer of Truth
1:48 Joseph Guida, Sierra Friends of Tibet
1:47 Chanting
March to Union Square

Evening Program:
Venue: Union Square, SF
Time: 5:00-7:00PM
MC: Dawa, SFT

5:00 Tibetan National Anthem 5mins
5:03 American National Anthem 5mins
5:06 mimang langlu national uprising song by TIPA ex/ local artists
5:10 Moment of Silence
5:12 Chanting
5:22 Duane Martinez,
5:27 dharma bhum
5:42 chant
5:52 Lhamo Tso, Political Prisoner
5:57 Giovanni, BAFoT
6:03 TIPA ex/ local artists Freedom song ( two songs)
6:13 Chanting
6:18 Kunjo Tashi, TANC President
6:23 Prayer of Truth
Candle Light Vigil
Yangchen, (sft bay area and a Tibet supporter) + Flash Mob



Giovanni Vassallo | President | Bay Area Friends of Tibet
 
Bay Area Friends of Tibet is the US West Coast's original Tibet Support Group, founded in 1983 by Tibetans and Friends of Tibet, including Tenzing Sonam, son of Lhamo Tsering, Chief of Operations of the Mustang Tibetan Resistance Force. BAFoT works as a Bridge between Tibetans and non-Tibetans and in cooperation with local, state, national, and international Tibet groups to educate the public about Tibet. BAFoT celebrates Tibetan culture and the struggle for Tibetan National Independence. See www.friends-of-tibet.org for more information about us and our Special Projects.
 
 
 
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Subject: 54th Tibetan National Uprising Day: RISE UP
From: <giov...@friends-of-tibet.org>
Date: Tue, March 05, 2013 11:26 am
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For Immediate Release                                                                       **PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
February 25, 2013
Media Advisory
Contacts: Tenzin Rangdol, (510) 610-7348; Sonamtso Lama, (510) 816-0600

MARCH TO SAVE LIVES, PROTEST IN SOLIDARITY FOR THE 106 SELF-IMMOLATORS, PRAY FOR THOSE IN TIBET
Global Protests Mark 54th Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day
 
“Tibetan National Uprising Day” Schedule - Sunday, March 10, 2013, San Francisco
10:00am – Opening ceremony followed by interfaith prayer and guest speakers at SF City Hall March & Demonstration:
12:00pm-1:00pm - March to Chinese Consulate, via Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd
1:00pm-2:30pm - Rally & Demonstration at Chinese Consulate, 1450 Laguna St
2:30pm-4:30pm - March to SF Union Square via Geary Blvd & Market St
5:00pm-8:00pm - Closing Ceremony including speeches and performances at SF Union Square
 
[San Francisco, CA]  Thousands of Tibetans and Tibet supporters across the globe will take to the streets on March 10, 2013. This day commemorates the 1959 National Uprising when tens of thousands of Tibetans rose up to demand an end to China’s occupation. As this sensitive day approaches and protests in Tibet increase, Chinese forces have intensified security measures (detaining Tibetans without cause) and surveillance of Tibetan activities, including religious rites. In the face of Beings stranglehold, a new generation of Tibetans has risen up, defying Chinese authority. A growing number of Tibetans are engaged in simple yet powerful actions like speaking only in Tibetan, and eating in Tibetan-owned restaurants.[1] They are also embracing nonviolent resistance tactics; these courageous young Tibetans have strengthened their Tibetan identity and inspired hope.
 
In addition to these nonviolent resistance tactics, at least 106 Tibetan self-immolations have taken place since 2009, 9 since January 2013, most with fatal consequences. 103 of these self-immolations have occurred since March 16, 2011.[2] This is an average of more than 4 self-immolations a month for the past 23 months. China’s failed policies, ever-increasing suppression of Tibetan culture, language, religion; and their unprecedented number of other human rights violations, are a direct cause of this unparalleled wave of self-immolations and protests throughout Tibet. As Tenzin Rangdol, President of San Francisco Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, stated, “Tibetans in exile are determined to amplify the demands of Tibetans in Tibet extensively to gain stronger diplomatic and political support from the international community.”
 
The year 2013 is especially important because we celebrate the centennial of the Affirmation of Independence of Tibet. On February 13, 1913, the 13th Dalai Lama Thubten Gyatso (12 February, 1876 – 17 December, 1933) signed a document that outlined and declared a vision for Tibet that included peace and happiness for the world, the preservation of Tibet’s Buddhist values, and the scientific advancement of the people of Tibet.

This march 10th, Tibetans and Tibet supporters in at least 100 cities worldwide, including in the USA, Poland, UK, France, Germany, Canada, India, Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and Taiwan, are demonstrating their support for the Tibetan freedom struggle through rallies, marches, candle light vigils, and government lobbying initiatives.

In the SF Bay Area, home to the third largest community of Tibetans in the United States, Tibetans and supporters will take to the streets calling for freedom and respect for human rights in Tibet.
San Francisco Team Tibet, a coalition of Bay Area Tibetan and Tibet support groups, including Tibetan Association of Northern California, San Francisco Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, Bay Area Friends of Tibet and Students for a Free Tibet, are organizing local March 10th events.
 

[1] More information about the nonviolent resistance movement in Tibet can be found at http://www.lhakar.org a website launched on March 9, 2011 by a diverse coalition of Tibetan writers, artists, and activists.
[2] These numbers are as of February 25, 2013. The latest information on self-immolations including names and dates is available at http://www.savetibet.org/resource-center/maps-data-fact-sheets/self-immolation-fact-sheet
 
 
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Giovanni Vassallo | President | Bay Area Friends of Tibet
Bay Area Friends of Tibet is the US West Coast's original Tibet Support Group, founded in 1983 by Tibetans and Friends of Tibet, including Tenzing Sonam, son of Lhamo Tsering, Chief of Operations of the Mustang Tibetan Resistance Force. BAFoT works as a Bridge between Tibetans and non-Tibetans and in cooperation with local, state, national, and international Tibet groups to educate the public about Tibet. BAFoT celebrates Tibetan culture and the struggle for Tibetan National Independence. See www.friends-of-tibet.org for more information about us and our Special Projects.
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