Annual Activities
TYC Fundraising Day
Regional Tibetan Youth Congress NY&NJ celebrates its fundraising day December 31st New Year Eve
Tibetan National Uprising Day
March 10 is observed as Tibetan National Uprising Day by Tibetans all over the world. On march 10, 1959 Tibetans in Tibet revolted against the Chinese occupation of Tibet and thousands were killed by the Chinese army.
Panchen Lama Birthday
April 25 is Birth Anniversary of the 11th Panchen Lama.
Martyr’s Day
April 29 is the death Anniversary of Pawo Thupten Ngodup who sacrificed his life self immolating for Tibet.
Panchen Lama Arrest Day
May 17 is the day Panchen Lama was arrested on arbitrary charges.
17 Point Agreement 1951
May 23 is the day the 17 Point Agreement was signed between Tibet and Chine. Tibetans do not accept this agreement as it was signed under duress.
World Environment Day
June 5 is observed as World Environment Day
Birthday of HH the 14th Dalai Lama
July 6 is the Birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
Order No. 5
July 13 is observed as the day China declared an Order No. 5 which TYC rejects.