Tibetan Singer Golog Palden Released Early, Under Surveillance

Tibetan singer Golog Palden, sentenced to three years in prison in 2023 for performing a patriotic song, was released early on September 24, 2024. According to Tibet Times, his release was kept secret, and his family was not informed. Palden remains under close surveillance and has been warned not to sing patriotic songs again. Concerns about his health have emerged, as the Chinese government has restricted visits from his village. Palden, known for his Tibetan lute skills and popular songs like “Remembering Mother,” was jailed for performing “I Am the Tsenpo’s Messenger.”