Cheogyal Dawa

Cheogyal Dawa is a 25-year-old Tibetan refugee who recently escaped from China to Nepal and then to India, where he shared his harrowing experiences of growing up under the oppressive policies of the Chinese government. His journey highlights the significant cultural erosion faced by Tibetans as Beijing intensifies efforts to assimilate ethnic minorities and suppress Tibetan language and education. Cheogyal's emotional reunion with a portrait of the Dalai Lama in Kathmandu symbolizes his newfound freedom and the hope for preserving Tibetan culture amidst ongoing repression.