Edinburgh and London, UK (to coincide with Beijing Olympic Torch Relay)
The Freedom Torch will first be brought to Edinburgh, and will then coincide with the arrival of the Beijing Olympic Torch in London on April 6th.
Six former Drapchi political prisoners, including Ngawang Sangdrol and Phuntsog Nyidrol, and athletes from Team Tibet will play a prominent role in the 6th April London programme. The day’s activities will include protests in the morning along the Beijing Torch Relay route followed by a rally in the afternoon in a prominent London square to light and celebrate the Tibetan Freedom Torch.
The highlights of the rally will include the Tibetan Freedom Torch ceremony and the six re-united Drapchi nuns singing live their freedom songs recorded in Drapchi prison. Speakers for the rally include Ngawang Sangdrol, Lhadon Tethong, a British Parliamentarian and Team Tibet athletes. Music and entertainment will be provided by the Tibetan Community in Britain’s dance group, Chino, and other Tibetan musicians with support from British bands.
The Tibetan Freedom Torch will then be taken by Eurostar to Paris, the next leg of the Relay, by the Drapchi nuns and Team Tibet athletes.
Organized by: Students for a Free Tibet UK, Tibetan Community of Britain, Tibet Society UK, Tibetan Youth UK, Free Tibet Campaign.