For the first time in the history of SJC, the students of North East and Tibetan Forum (NETF) came together to celebrate the 76th birthday of the Dalai Lama, here on Wednesday.
The programme, which was scheduled to be held at the quadrangle was later organised at themultipurpose hall due to sudden rainfall. However, this did not dampen the excitement among the students.
Fr Daniel Fernandes , Principal of SJC and N Dhondup , Director of the Tibetan Youth Hostel, were the chief guests at the event.
Adressing the students, Fr Fernandes said, "I am happy to see that you have wonderfully preserved the Tibetan culture and tradition. I encourage all the Tibetan students to work hard in promoting the Tibetan culture and keep the dream of going back to a free Tibet always alive."
Speaking about the importance of celebrating this day, Mr Dhondup, said, "Today is a very special day for all the Tibetans living in exile. It is because of him that we have an identity in India. We look up to him as our spiritual leader and saviour. Therefore every year we celebrate his birthday, wishing for his long life and happiness."
Overwhelmed by the response, Phuntsok Tashi, co-ordinator of (NETF), said , "The turn out was huge. I deeply thank Fr Daniel for his support, without whom this event would not have been a success. "
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