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6-day Freedom Trail trek commemorating Dalai Lama's historic journey begins from Kenzamani

Itanagar, Mar 31 (UNI) The much-anticipated six-day trekking programme on the Freedom Trail, retracing the historic route taken by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Gyalwa Tenzin Gyatso in 1959, commenced on Monday from Kenzamani in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
The event is organized by the District Administration, Tawang, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang, with support from Lumla MLA Tsering Lhamu and Chairman DoKAA Jambey Wangdi.
The trekking event will culminate at Pungteng, Tawang, on April 5, commemorating the day when the Tibetan spiritual leader arrived in Tawang in 1959.
The inaugural ceremony at Kenzamani began with long-life prayers for His Holiness, followed by cultural performances by monks and villagers. Addressing the participants, MLA Tsering Lhamu underscored the spiritual and historical significance of the journey, stating that the trek symbolizes the deep-rooted cultural and historical ties between India and Tibet.
“As we embark on this six-day-long journey along the Freedom Trail, we draw strength from the wisdom of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and hope for a peaceful future. Our relationship with Tibet is centuries old, rooted in shared history, culture, and mutual understanding. The bond between our people goes beyond borders. We remain inspired by His Holiness’s teachings and his unwavering commitment to compassion, non-violence, and the promotion of human values,” she said.
Chairman DoKAA Jambey Wangdi extended gratitude to the participants and prayed for the good health and long life of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. He urged everyone to incorporate His Holiness’s teachings into daily life.
Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang lauded the efforts of the Lumla administration led by ADC Tashi Dhondup and EAC Jemeithang Deewan Mara in organizing the event successfully. He highlighted Kenzamani’s historical significance as the location where His Holiness was received by the local administration in 1959. He also paid homage to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in 1962 while defending the nation’s borders.
The event also featured addresses from the Tibetan Settlement Officer from Bomdila and Lumla ADC, both of whom emphasized the spiritual and cultural importance of the initiative.
The trekking programme was officially flagged off by DoKAA Chairman Jambey Wangdi and MLA Tsering Lhamu. ITBP jawans received the portrait of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and a branch of the holy tree at Chudangmo, offering a ceremonial guard of honour.
Tomorrow, the participants will proceed to Gorzam Choeten as the trek continues along the historic route. A total of 300 participants, including Gaon Burahs, Panchayat members, jawans from border guarding forces, monks, and tourists, joined the first day of the trekking programme.
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