Tibet Fest of Vancouver to aid 1,000 displaced Tibetans

Annual festival proceeds will benefit the Tibetan Canadian Resettlement Project

VANCOUVER, July 27, 2012 /CNW/ - The Tibetan Cultural Society of BC and Tsengdok Monastery announced today that proceeds from the third annual Tibet Fest of Vancouver will benefit the Tibetan Canadian Resettlement Project, an unprecedented humanitarian initiative by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Canadian government.

Currently living in the dire conditions of northern India's refugee camps, 1,000 displaced Tibetans will be supported by this project in their resettlement to Canada, where they are provided with the opportunity to be educated, employed and to begin a new life.

"These Tibetans have been uprooted from everything they have known in life—they've left their homes, livelihood, and often their families. As Canadians, it's our duty to help those in need. In celebrating this beautiful and ancient culture, we are also preparing to help integrate those migrants who are selected to resettle in the Greater Vancouver region," said festival organizer April Liu.

Bringing the sounds, colours, and flavours of the Himalayas to Canada, the festival promises an exciting day of live music by Jamyang Yeshi, traditional cuisine, a lively marketplace, art workshops, sand mandala, and more. The cost of the event is free but a $5 donation is suggested in support of the Tibetan Canadian Resettlement Project.

When: August 18, 2012
Where: Van Dusen Garden's Floral Hall, Vancouver
Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Tibetans have lived in the Vancouver region since 1971 and have since flourished as contributing members to the community.  The cities of Vancouver, Surrey and recently Burnaby have designated March 10 as Tibet Day in recognition of the contributions of the Tibetan communities to their host cities.

About The Tibetan Cultural Society of British Columbia

The Tibetan Cultural Society of British Columbia (TCSBC) was incorporated in 1981 by Tibetans living in the Greater Vancouver region as a non-sectarian and charitable organization under the B.C. Societies Act. The main aim of the society is to help promote and preserve Tibetan culture and heritage in our jurisdiction. Emphasis is placed on ensuring that the next generation of Tibetans has the opportunity to learn about their unique patrimony. Along with these core values, the society adheres to the non-violent principles espoused by our Spiritual and Temporal leader, His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet. TCSBC had the great honor to host visits to Vancouver by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1980 and 1993 in association with the Canada Tibet Committee. For more information, please visit: www.tcsofbc.org

SOURCE: Tibet Culture Festival of Vancouver

Media Contact:

April Liu
604-248-4930 ext. 2031
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http://www.tcsofbc.org