Lhamo Tso, wife of Tibetan political prisoner and filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen, will screen portions of her husband’s film on a 19 feet video screen in Times Square, New York. The screening will take place beneath the large screen on which Xinhua, the Chinese government news agency, presents the official government point of view.
Lhamo Tso says: «My children and I am grateful for all the support shown by groups, governments and individuals all over the world. However, I want my husband’s immediate and safe release and I hope that my journey through North America will help to reach this goal. I am convinced that the concern shown by the people all over the world will make a difference.»
Other special guests will include: Tenzin Tsundue, prominent Tibetan poet and activist and Tenzin Seldon, Tibetan-American activist and Rhodes Scholar.
It is said that he event will be covered live on the internet.
Lhamo Tso arrived in New York a few days ago. She will be touring North America and Canada on the invitation of groups such as Amnesty International, producers of the documentary film “State of Control”, International Campaign for Tibet, Committee of 100, Canada Tibet Committee (Victoria) and SFT Canada.