Panel Discussion on the Recent Closure of Tibetan School by China

The Tibet Policy Institute hosted a panel on the forced closure of Ragya Sherig Norling Educational Institute in Dharamshala. Key speakers included Pema Tso, Dawa Tsering, and Shede Dawa. They discussed the school's challenges, its significant impact on Tibetan education, and the broader implications for Tibetan culture. Pema Tso highlighted the school's abrupt closure and its effect on students, while Shede Dawa reminisced about the founder's dedication to Tibetan language preservation. Dawa Tsering warned of increasing threats to Tibetan culture from Chinese policies. The event was well-attended by Tibetan parliamentarians and NGO representatives.