The Times of India
January 20, 2008

The mood was upbeat. The cool morning added its elegant touch to the
opening of the Tibetian festival for non-violence at a leading centre
for arts.

The festival started with short speeches by art patron Urmila Kanoria,
danseuse Mallika Sarabhai, architect B V Doshi and Kesang Takla, the
Minister for Information and International Relations, representing the
exiled Tibetan Government in India. This unique festival aims to open
new chapters in peace and non-violence.

The festival saw the opening of the exhibition titled A long look
homeward. From the much-celebrated Thangka paintings from Norbulingkha,
to a talk on Tibetian medicine, the festival brought finer nuances of
Tibet’s rich culture to Ahmedabad. The festival will continue till
January 20.