21st July '09 : SUMMER CAMP:

As a part of the Summer Camp organised by the TCV School Dharamsala, for the Tibetan Children abroad, this year there were considerable increase in the number of participants compared to last year.As per itinerary, a group of nearly 70 students, all Tibetans abroad visited Suja like last year. This program itself aims to make the young Tibetan children who were born abroad know about the other Tibetan children in exile. On reaching the school, they were given refreshment and soon distributed among various homes and hostels with the sole purpose of intereacting with the children.Among these students, the youngest was as small as six years old.It was a good time for them to know the real story of the children here. During their stay at home, they were asked to do what other students do. They ate and sleep like any other child in the school. The next day, they were taken to the nearby monasteries by few of our teachers. After that they played a basketball match with the host school.In the evening, they were presented some of the dances from the roof of the world, with a brief introduction of the Tibetan History by Mr. Tenzin Dorjee la.The next day, they were to be moved to TCV Chauntra and then to TCV Gopalpur where they were to stay over night.

Gyalwa Karmapa's Three Day's vist :17th July '09 :

His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ugyen Trinley Dorjee,paid a holy three days' visit to TCV School Suja as per the invitation extended to him earlier by the school administration.Every body there in the school had been looking forward anxiously to His visit weeks in advance and this has been their wish. So,finally their wish had been granted finally when he , Karma pa reached the School Suja at 3.45 p.m. in the afternoon of 17th july.At the school gate, he was lovingly welcomed by the school band and both the staff and students in the scarves. The traditional offering of "Chemar" was also done at the main entrance of the school by two small children. There was a feeling of ectasy in everyone's heart when they got the glimpse of Karmapa folding his hands from his car.He was finally ushered to the school guest room, where His lodgings have been arranged for the next three days by the school Director and the Principal. It was Karma pa's third visit to TCV Suja, the first two being few years back and short. But this time, it was a planned three days' homely stay but unfortunately proved hectic for him in the following days. It was a great previlege and honour for all the Sujians, for having Karmapa himself stay for three solid days.On the first day of His arrival at Suja, he stayed in his room meeting the school heads, who presented him the intenary for the following days.

Second Day: 18th July The unceasing downpour right from the late night gave some kind of sadness for all the people, from the concerned school heads to the general masses from the neighbouring villages, as to whether the white Tara Empowerment, as consented by Karma pa, would actually be possible or not.People, including those from the neighbouring Tibetan colonies had gathered right from the morning to receive this enpowerment.In the midst of this suspense, luckily,as wished and prayed, at around 10 a.m. when His Holiness Karma pa actually came for the teaching, the rain dissappeared suddenly miraculously like ghosts from enchanter's fleeing.The whole area around the school basketball filled up as he began his prayer.Prior to His Empowerment, he welcomed the people there especially the staff and students of Suja and thanked them for having extended him this invitation.He also told the followers the purpose of receiving this empowerment.After the initiation, the school Director Mr. Ngodup Wangdue la presented the annual report of the school with the minutest details, which was well listened to by His Holiness Karma pa.The actual empowerment lasted for less than an hour.Before the function came to an end, His Holiness Karma pa gave a very kind,loving and inspiring speech for all the students." Education is very important for all the young children.It is through education along with the patriotism, you can do something for your country.You have to realize that education is very important. And if you study only in the presence of your teacher or under somebody's pressure,then you are fooling yourself.If you really think that education is important, then you have to develop true interest and study, irrespective of whether there is somebody looking after you or not.Then its a true learning with full awareness" said the 25 years old Karama pa as he shared his own personal experiences in learning education.With such inpiring speech, the morning program came to an end. In the afternoon, some of the songs and dances from the recently held Inter House cultural competition was presented to him in the school hall in the presence of all the senior students. In the evening, His Holiness Karma pa paid kind visit to all the classrooms during the evening studies, when students do their self study for about one and half hour. During his vist, he also had an interaction with some of the children in the classes. In in all, he really had a very hectic day here on his second day stay.

Third Day : 19th july On the morning of the third day, as per program, His Holiness Karma pa visited the Junior section and attended some of the classes. After his visit to the Junior section, he was taken to the school Library, temple, dispensary, kitchen, community center etc. He also attended some of classes in the senior section, especially the calsses of Tibetan teachers and came out fully satisfied.After spending quite a long hour visiting and blessing each and every corner of the school campus, he finally headed towards his room.After lunch, there were long lists of people waiting for His private audience, including exclusive audience for the games committee and school advisory members.Each and every program laid out in the iterinary went successfully. And finally, His Holiness Gyalwa Karma pa Ugyen Trinley Dorje,left Suja to Gyuto at 2.30 p.m. and once again, the students and the staff lined on the either side of the road with scarves in their hands to see off Him. This time unlike the welcome reception, it was a feeling of sadness to see Him leave. During His three days' stay, both children and the staff members had a very satisfied feelong and nice memories of Him.The memory of him cracking jokes while intereacting with students and students, the memory of him peeping from his room to see the on going football practice, the memory of him waving hands to the children passing through the guest room here and there, memory of him teasing before the cameraperson etc. were some of the things everyone there still talks about and cherish. Through this visit, every body got a very good chance of knowing Karma pa very personally and closely and everybody was left with awe by his personality.Really, this "three days' visit" of Karma pa was really a blessing for all the Sujians and a moment to be remembered and cherished in the history of TCV School Suja.

"Come to learn and Go to Serve" : The superintendent of the Police, Mandi District '09 :

The superintendent of the Police, Mandi District, Mr. Sonal Agnihotri paid a short visit to the school on 13th july at 11.15 a.m. as per the invitation sent to him a couple of weeks by the school administration. It was first time that a man of his calibre ever visited Suja. On his arrival, he was ushered to the school hall, where a function and a cultural program was arranged. The function began with the singing of both the Indian and the Tibetan National anthem. After that the school Director and the principal gave an official welcome speech and offered souvenir to Mr. Agnihotri.After that, Mr. Agnihotri addressed the gathering in such a rhetory and eloquence that everybody there got love with him at the very first sight. Speaking on the occasion, he praised and reminded the Tibetans their fortunes for having such a great and compassionate leader, His Holiness The Dalai Lama.He told the gathering there to put all the good values of Tibetan into action and not merely verbal exercise.For the students, he advised them to study and serve the community.And regarding the petty altercation between the Tibetans and the locals, he advised the Tibetans to put these good qualities of the Tibetans like compassion, Non violence, understanding, simplicity into action. After his friendly speech, he was presented the cultural show which comprised of both songs and dances from the Roof of the world.Finally, a lunch was arranged to him in the school community centre along with the house masters and the school heads.At around 2 pm the superintendent of the Police, Mandi District left Suja and headed for Mandi.

Trunkar Duechen Celebration :6th July '09:

Trunkar Duechen, a celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's birthday is celebrated with great fanfare all across the Tibetan community. Last year, this fanfare was reduced due to the sad happenings in Tibet. This year TCV school Suja celebrated His Holiness' Birthday with the Life long Prayer for His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama who turns 74, from the early morning. The actual function began with the singing of our national anthem. During the function, where all the staff and students of both the sections had assembled, the school Director, the Principal and Mr. Tenzin Choekyab la gave their speeches carrying the history, the purpose and life history of His Holiness. Both the staff members and students offered scarves to the Photo of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and wished Him Happy Birthday. A group dance ( Gorshaay ) was held in the midst of the smoke risen from the incense burning. A big round was formed and every body participated with great joy.A special lunch and dinner was arranged for all the staff and students. In the evening, the students were shown the popular Tibetan comedy "Migmar la" on the big screeen outside.Every body had a tough time controlling their laugh. So, the great day came to an end with everybody retiring to bed fully satisfied birthday celebration.

Resource Person's Talk :5th July '09:

Mr. Lobsang Jinpa la, who came to the school as the chief guest for the Inter House Cultural competition a day earlier, gave a valuable talk for both the staff and students of TCV School SUja on 5th july at 9 a.m. on the school Basketball ground. Mr. Lobsang Jinpa is a man who really does not need any kind of introduction.He has been a very prominent man who has given lots of contributions for the Tibetan community and a well accepted book in his credit.Right after his education, he had started working in the Tibetan government in different departments. Presently, he is the secretary of Private Office of His Holiness. The school Director Mr. Ngodup Wangdue la gave a very detailed introduction of the man who has had lots of achievements. The special tri-language magazine was unvieled by him. After the introduction and the inauguration of the school magazine, Mr. Jinpa la began his talk first of all by touching the brief history of Tibet from the early religious kings to the time when Tibet was disintegrated.He also reminded everyone there about the unique quality of the Tibetans.His talk lasted for nearly an hour. Towards the end of his talk, he reminded the students about their duty. Speaking on the occassion, he said, " YOu all have come here undergoing lots of ordeals across the Himalayas just to get a good education. So, you should keep that aim in the back of your head and study. Your case is similiar to the case of Milarepa. Remember what Mila's mother said to her son when he was sent to learn black magic". The way he advised the students was like the author himself reading some excerpts from his wellknown book "letters from a father". Finally the school Principal gave a vote of thanks to Kun ngoe Lobsang Jinpa la.

Inter House Cultural competition finally over:4th July '09:

Every year, the one and the only competition that is worth waiting for by everyone is the Inter House cultural competition.For this competition which is held on 4th july every year, both the students as well as the concerned house masters work for nearly a month.Last year, this competition was not held due to the sad happenings in Tibet.So, all eyes were on this year competition.This year the competition was held on 4th july at 7 p.m.with Mr. Lobsang Jinpa la as the chief guest and other honourable guests. The competition began with the introductory speech by the school Director mentioning the dedication of the program to the 50 years in exile celebration. That was followed by the honouring of the three judges.The first item was the group song category.After that there were two dances and a duet song from the four different houses.The night was wonderful with good songs and dances in the beautifully decorated hall. After 3hours of continuous items, the competition came to an end and the audiences were still full of excitement. Before the announcement of the most awaited results,the school director thanked the judges and the people who had helped the houses in their song and dance.After that, there was a big silence as everybody was excited to see who would be the winner.But the suspense broke down when Mr. Tenzin Dorjee la announced the winners from these four categories.
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