REAL AUTONOMY
With the festival we follow the guidelines of His Holiness the 14the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in exile.
In the words of His Holiness the Dalai Lama:
“It is important that efforts to promote awareness of the Tibet issue be maintained. I continue to believe that my Middle Way approach, acknowledging Chinese interests in Tibet within the context of genuine autonomy for the Tibetan people that allows for the preservation of our unique cultural heritage and identity, is the only practical way forward.
One development that I find particularly encouraging is the growing number of our Chinese brothers and sisters who are coming out in support of our Middle Way stand. This is a clear indication that a large number of Chinese are coming to see that the focus of the Tibetan people’s non-violent struggle is not against China; it is for justice.
I remain optimistic that a just solution to the issue of Tibet is within our reach. Nevertheless, now is not the time to relax or slacken our will; on the contrary we need to press on with renewed determination and courage.”
The festival is dedicated to the Tibetan people and their non-violent struggle for freedom and justice: may all the resources to support them stay available until the eventual goal, freedom for all, is obtained.
