Things are looking very exciting this time around. November 3-6 will see the first-ever Tibetan Film and Arts Festival to take place here in Sydney, and what a festival it will be.
The event basically aims to spread awareness of the Tibetan issue while also providing a platform for audience members to engage in genuine discussion and debate. Support for the festival has been positive so far, with Senator Bob Brown and Champion Cyclist Cadel Evans all pitching in as ‘Festival Ambassadors’. Author, poet and activist, Tenzin Tsundue, will also be flying in to share his opinions with the audience members.
What is remarkable about the event is that nobody is on the payroll and it is made possible entirely by people who are really passionate and firmly believe in what they are doing. Monetary resources might be limited, but the people behind it, are pushing it as hard as they can. The initiative is definitely 100% at the grassroots level.
The opening night features an amazing concert featuring a fusion of Tibetan singing, Classical Guitar and Hindustani tabla. For more information, including session times, visit www.thetibeteffect.com
The first-ever Tibetan Film and Arts Festival for Sydney is round the corner.
