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Mission
Statement
The
Tibetan Association of Washington is a non-profit organization of
Tibetans in the State of Washington. It strives to preserve and
promote the unique Tibetan Cultural tradition within the Tibetan
Community and further the just cause of Tibet. The Tibetan Association
is committed to the principle of non-violence and supports the leadership
of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the temporal and Spiritual leader
of Tibet. It recognizes the Tibetan Government in Exile, based in
India, as the legitimate government of Tibet.
Aims
& Objectives
- To
strengthen the unity and get connected with different Tibetan
communities of North America.
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Raise awareness about the Chinese occupation of Tibet and the
plights of the Tibetan people.
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Preserve and promote the Tibetan people's distinct religious and
cultural heritage.
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Educate the younger generation of Tibetan-Americans about their
history, religion and culture.
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Promote His Holiness Dalai Lama's message of love, compassion
and kindness.
What
We Do?
- We
organize the annual Tibet Fest in collaboration with Seattle Center,
which is one of the most visited festivals of ethnic community
groups in Seattle.
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We organize events and activities such as the Birthday of H. H.
the Dalai Lama on July 6, Tibetan National Uprising Day on March
10, and the "LOSAR" Tibetan New Year.
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We maintain close touch with the Tibetan Government-in-Exile through
the Office of Tibet, in New York, in the promotion of the Tibetan
people's distinct political, religious and cultural heritage.
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We raise funds for various social and developmental projects within
the Tibetan Community in the India.
Membership
The
member is open to all Tibetan, Tibetan Americans and their non-Tibetan
spouses.
Membership is $ 35.00 per family per annum.
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