Tibet Museum Showcases Travelling Exhibition Alongside DIIR’s Tibet Awareness Talks
Dharamshala: The Tibet Museum of the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR), Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), has successfully concluded its two-week travelling exhibition titled “India and Tibet: Ancient Ties and Current Bonds” at various universities and colleges in Varanasi and Gujarat. The exhibition aimed to raise awareness about India and Tibet’s historical and current relations through a visually engaging pictographic panel-based exhibition.
The first round of the museum’s travelling exhibition was showcased at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), Varanasi, from 23 to 25 September 2024. The exhibition was inaugurated and graced by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Wangchuk Dorje Negi, and the Registrar, Dr Sunita Chandra.
Thereafter, the exhibition was witnessed by faculty members, staff, students of the institute, and a group of Ladakh students from the Central Institute for Buddhist Studies who visited CIHTS for an education tour.
On 26 September 2024, an exhibition at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP), Varanasi, was inaugurated and led by Shri Santosh Sharma, Finance Officer and Shri Harishchand, Deputy Registrar. In a traditional gesture of goodwill, the Tibet Museum staff presented a Khatag (white scarf) to both dignitaries. Dr Sunil Vishwakarma, Head of the Department of Fine Arts, attended the opening ceremony, as well as faculty members and students from various departments of the university. The exhibition offered an opportunity for academic engagement with Tibet’s rich cultural heritage and its ties to India.
From 29 September to 1 October 2024, the Tibet Museum conducted a panel-based exhibition and workshop at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat. The exhibition was attended by Tibetan students accompanied by key members of the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC) and Tibetan Student’s Association (TSA), including Tsultrim Nyima, President of RTYC, Nyima Tsering, Vice President, and Dechen Zangmo, General Secretary. The exhibition aimed to foster a deeper understanding of Tibet’s historical and cultural connections with India.
On 1 October, the exhibition was showcased at the main campus of Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) in Baroda. The event was attended by Kalpana, Dean of the university, Professor Sushmita Sen and students from various faculties. The exhibition provided a platform for students and faculty to explore the enduring ties between India and Tibet, creating an environment of cultural and academic exchange.
On 4 September 2024, Dr Geetika Patel, Vice President of Parul University; Dr Rajendra Parekh, Dean of the Faculty of Law; Dr Ketan Desai, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law; and Dr Ruchi Tiwari inaugurated an exhibition at Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat. The event attracted considerable interest, with participation from students and faculty members of the Departments of Law and Political Science. This exhibition facilitated valuable interactions between the Tibet Museum staff and the university community.
The exhibition successfully captured the attention of students and faculty and received positive feedback from visitors. Museum staff had the opportunity to engage with a diverse audience, guiding them through the various pictorial panels and fostering a deeper understanding of the long-standing ties between India and Tibet.
-Report filed by The Tibet Museum, DIIR, CTA