On 30th June, MEPs Thomas Mann (Germany, EPP) and Csaba Sógor (Romania, EPP), the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) and the Office of Tibet in Brussels will jointly hold a special event to mark the 80th birthday of the Dalai Lama in the European Parliament.
A photo exhibition – Ways of Wisdom: Celebrating the Dalai Lama’s 80th Birthday – recalling the most important phases of the Dalai Lama’s life dedicated to the promotion of non-violence and celebrating his message of dialogue, reconciliation and inter-religious harmony, will be displayed in the European Parliament in Brussels from 30 June – 3 July. The opening ceremony will take place on the balcony area on the 3rd floor of the ASP building on 30 June from 18:00 – 20:00. It will then be moved to the building of the European Parliamentary Association in Strasbourg.
The event will mix politics, human rights and a rich cultural programme, including a Tibetan prayer, Tibetan dance and music performances. Besides the two co-hosts, MEPs Thomas Mann and Csaba Sógor, who will open the ceremony, and the co-organizers, who will make introductory statements, a key note speech will be delivered by the President of the European Economic and Social Committee, Mr. Henri Malosse.