First Ever Tibetan Artists Festival Highlights Freedom Struggle Through Art

The first-ever Tibetan Artists Festival began Friday in Dharamshala, India, featuring over 30 Tibetan artists, writers, and musicians from across the globe. The event aims to highlight Tibetan stories and their freedom struggle against Chinese propaganda. Organizer Bhuchung D Sonam emphasized the significance of storytelling rooted in human experience. Activist Tenzin Tsundue noted art's empowering role in the Tibetan community’s resistance. Participants like Canadian author Tsering Yangzom Lama and Grammy-nominated musician Tenzin Choegyal shared personal connections and contributions to the festival, which seeks to unify Tibetans and foster inclusivity through artistic expression.