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To celebrate the Panchen Lama’s 19th birthday, the marchers rested in an ashram in Bridge Gat near the Holy Ganges River. The day began with a khata ceremony and a birthday cake for the Panchen Lama (sponsored by Ashang Lhakpa Tsering from the Organizing Committee). In the afternoon, the marchers watched a documentary of the Panchen Lama’s life, entitled “Tibet’s Stolen Child”, on the roof of the ashram. The marchers also contributed to a fund to buy biscuits and treats for the local children to celebrate the day.
The marchers enjoyed special meals throughout the day. At breakfast, they had Tibetan butter tea and sweet dey see with cashew nuts. Lunch featured cold soft drinks sponsored by the Ngawang Woebar, President of the GuChuSum Movement of Tibet.
The two local tea wallahs had a booming day as the marchers relaxed in their shops. The local street monkeys also enjoyed a bountiful day of gifted and stolen food.
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I pray that HH XI Panchen Lama is still alive and that before long, the Chinese Government will come to its senses and let representatives of Amnesty International see him and his family. The situation is changing rapidly and China cannot continue as it has for much longer!