On its last day in Switzerland, the Tibetan Freedom Torch arrived at the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne. Together with National Councillor Luc Recordon (member of the upper house for the Canton of Vaud), the Tibet Organizations of Switzerland demanded that the IOC ensures that the Olympic torch is neither carried up […]
Events for Switzerland
The «Tibetan Freedom Torch» leads protest in front of the IOC HQ in Lausanne
Added: April 29th, 2008
Tibetan National Football Team beats prominent Swiss election in a friendship match
Added: April 27th, 2008
The Tibetan Freedom Torch’s next stop was Rapperswil. It supported the Tibetan national team - also known as the Forbidden Team - against selected prominent supporters of Tibet who are also known for having a football-loving heart. The team of celebrities from different areas like music, politics and sports called “Friends of Tibet” didn’t stand […]
Press Release: National Rally in Bern – Support for Tibet
Added: April 27th, 2008
Press Release: National Rally in Bern – Support for Tibet
It’s Time for the Federal Council to speak out
Bern, 26 April 2008 – «The torch for Tibet», which represents true Olympic values, is stopping for a while in Bern on its way around the world. On the occasion of this event, a national rally for Tibet […]
8000 give a grand welcome to the Tibetan Freedom Torch in Swiss capital
Added: April 26th, 2008
The Tibetan Freedom Torch which represents the true Olympic values arrived in Swiss capital Berne on its journey around the world. On the occasion of this event, a national rally for Tibet took place. The Tibetan Freedom Torch was celebrated by more than 8000 persons who thronged in front of the parliament building. The organizers […]
Tibetan Freedom Torch starts its Swiss leg at the Matterhorn
Added: April 25th, 2008
The Tibetan Freedom Torch was lit on April 25, 2008 in a ceremony by Rigzin Gyaltag, a member of Team Tibet. This ceremony in Zermatt in front of the Matterhorn was the start for the Swiss leg of the torch’s journey around the world.
«This torch stands for the aspiration for freedom and justice. For us […]
Tibetan Freedom Torch starts its Swiss leg at the Matterhorn
Added: April 24th, 2008
Zermatt – The “Tibetan Freedom Torch” arrived today in Switzerland. The Tibetan Freedom Torch relay was launched in Olympia in Greece on March 10, 2008. It stands for the hopes and aspiration of the Tibetan people for freedom and justice and is a symbol for reconciliation and friendship that should be core values of the […]