London Events to Commemorate 52nd Anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising

The 52nd Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising will be commemorated in the UK with a number of events.  If you can get to London to support some or all of these you'll find the information and links you need below.  If you have any queries email us at tibet.response@virgin.net.

Tibet Mass Lobby - Thursday 10 March 2011

The third annual Tibet Mass Lobby will take place at Westminster during the afternoon of Thursday 10 March, the anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan National Uprising. Supporters are encouraged to come to Parliament to directly lobby their MPs about Tibet and to ask them to support initiatives to help the Tibetan people in their struggle for freedom and justice. If you cannot make it to Westminster, you can still take part by lobbying your MP during the week of 10 March at their constituency office.

To register your interest in taking part in the lobby (either at Westminster or locally) and to receive an information pack please contact Paul at the Tibet Society: paul@tibetsociety.com or 020 7272 1414.
Organised by a coalition of UK-based Tibet support groups

Wreath Laying Ceremony - Central London - Thursday 10 March

The annual wreath-laying ceremony, to mark the anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising and remember the victims of China's occupation of Tibet, will be held at the Memorial to Innocent Victims of Torture in front of Westminster Abbey. The wreath-laying will be accompanied by a short multi-faith service (approximately 15-20 minutes). All welcome.

Time: to be confirmed
Location: The Memorial to Innocent Victims of Torture, by front entrance to Westminster Abbey. Map
Nearest tube: St James Park or Westminster
Organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet and Tibet Society.

Tibet Freedom March - Central London - Saturday 12 March

To commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising, the annual Tibet Freedom March will take place in central London on Saturday 12 March. At the end of the march there will be a rally with speakers from the Tibet movement.

Time: Gather from 11am for 11.30am start.
Location/route: Start at Tothill Street SW1, just off Victoria Street., opposite Westminster Abbey.  The route will then go along Parliament Square, Whitehall, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square,  Regent Street via Piccadilly Circus and onto Portland Place. Rally: opposite the Chinese Embassy in Portland Place
Map for gathering point
Nearest tubes: St James Park or Westminster
Bring Tibetan flags if you have them!
Organised by a coalition of UK-based Tibet support groups.

Remember Tibet - Central London - Saturday 12 March
An afternoon of Tibetan dance, words, music and food to showcase and celebrate Tibet's unique culture.  There will be stalls selling Tibetan crafts, information stands and traditional Tibetan momos to enjoy.

Time: Doors open at 3pm. Until 6pm.
Admission: Free, but donations welcome. All donations will go towards hosting of future events by The Tibetan Commemorative Committee.
Location: Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London SW1P 1QW. Map
Nearest tube: Victoria
Organised by The Tibetan Commemorative Committee. The committee's members are Tibetan Community in Britain, Office of Tibet London, and Tibet Society