Torch Relay across North America to Highlight Crisis in
Tibet Flame of Truth Relay

September 2 to December 10, 2012

WHO: Tibetan-Americans and Tibet supporters

WHAT: Solidarity March for Tibet

WHEN: September 2, 2012 (1pm – 4pm)

WHY: The worldwide Flame of Truth Relay was launched by the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, based in Dharamsala, India, on July 6, 2012, the birthday of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, and carries the message of the people in Tibet to the world – including the tragedy of 49 Tibetan self-immolations since February 2009 – to urge an appropriate response from the United Nations to the current crisis situation.

DETAILS:
12:00 Noon: Assemble at Dupont Circle

1:00 pm: Procession to start towards Freedom Plaza, via Connecticut Ave, turning south on 17th, through closed off portion of Pennsylvania, to Freedom Plaza.

2:15 pm: Arrive Freedom Plaza – Speakers include,

• T Kumar, Amnesty International
• Harry Wu, Laogai Foundation
• Rebiya Kadeer, Uyghur World Congress
• Lobsang Nyandak, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
• Tashi Namgyal, Member of Tibetan Parliament
• Representatives of Tibetan Associations and NGOs

4:30 pm: End of program

 
Contact: Mr. Karma Zurkhang, President, Capital Area Tibetan Association :: (703) 554-4956

North American Schedule of the Flame of Truth Relay