PAST BAFOT EVENTS
| May 19 and 20 | Come visit us at the Himalayan Fair in Berkeley! |
| April 22, 23, 27 | 
Screening of "Old Dog" at the SF International Film Festival Old Dog From the leading filmmaker of the New Tibetan Cinema comes this mesmerizing, emotionally gripping story about an old sheepherder and his grown son, a visually stunning portrait of rural anomie that takes a completely modern approach to narrative, patiently accumulating detail by telling detail. (China/Tibet 2011, 88 min). For tickets and showtimes visit |
April 24 at 5:30 PM - 7 PM |
Film screening "Leaving Fear Behind" followed by Q & A with Lhamo Tso Come and hear first hand Lhamo Tso, a mother of four and the wife of imprisoned film-maker Dhondup Wangchen, talk about her husband and his documentary "Leaving Fear Behind" that focused on how Tibetans in Tibet felt about the 2008 Beijing Olympics and for which he was detained by the Chinese authorities in March 2008. Dhondup Wangchen had just completed filming an extensive series of interviews with ordinary Tibetans who had bravely voiced to camera their true feelings on the upcoming Beijing Olympics and the Chinese occupation of Tibet. The interviews were smuggled out of Tibet at great risk and have been made into this remarkable documentary which has been seen screened in more than 30 countries and which was secretly shown to journalists on the eve of the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Join us to hear from Lhamo Tso, and learn of more ways in which you can help in the release of Dhondup Wangchen. |
April 23 at 6 PM at USF |
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| April 14 at 7 PM | Film screening "Leaving Fear Behind" followed by Q & A with Lhamo Tso Tibetan Community Center 5200 Huntington Ave, Richmond, CA Tibetan Association of Northern California |
| February 8, 2012 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Chinese Consulate Laguna & Geary in San Francisco |
Candlelight Vigil |
| January 20, 2012 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Chinese Consulate Laguna & Geary in San Francisco |
Candlelight Vigil |
| November 11, 2011 7 PM USF Cowell Hall 2130 Fulton Street San Francisco |
Screening of Little Tibet |
November 8, 2011 7 PM |
SF Bay Area premiere of Little Tibet |
| November 2, 2011 10 AM UN Plaza San Francisco |
Global Day of Action for Ngaba at UN Plaza March to SF City Hall and Chinese Consulate |
| October 21, 2011 7 PM TANC Community Center 5200 Huntington Richmond |
Tsok offering for late Eminence Trulshik Rinpoche, late Kalon Tripa Juchen Thupten Namgyal and all Tibetan Martyrs |
| October 19, 2011 7:30 PM Bldg. 320 Room 105 Main Quad Stanford University |
Screening of "Journey from Zanskar: A Monk's Vow to Children Introductory remarks by Geshe Lobsang Yonten (Save Zanskar) http://youtu.be/sdkCMqqrlww |
| October 19, 2011 1 - 3 PM Chinese consulate Laguna at Geary, San Francisco |
SF Team Tibet protest |
Sunday, March 13, 2011 5-7 p.m. |
1959 Lhasa: The Truth vs Propaganda: What Really Happened?A talk by historian Jinglin LiIn March 1959, a series of events marked the turning point of Tibetan history. In the official version of the Chinese government, the Lhasa Event has been described as a "pre‐arranged rebellion attempting to split the motherland". However, in the past 52 years, few detail were released to support the official conclusion. What really happened in March 1959? Why did Tibetans surround the summer palace? Why the "Lhasa Event" developed into "Battle of Lhasa"? What's the casualty from both side? What is the aftermath? Jianglin Li historian and author of 1959 Lhasa! will discuss details of her research on the March 1959 Lhasa events. Click here for more details. |
| December 11, 2010 | 25th annual Tibet Day at Fort Mason in San Francisco |
| December 10, 2010 1 PM | Rally at the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco to celebrate International Human Rights Day and celebrate Liu Xiaobo Nobel Peace Prize. Details |
November 21, 2010 David Brower Center
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"Challenges and opportunities for Tibet in a changing world"Michael Van Walt: Talk and Q&A Dr. Van Walt will discuss recent developments including the International Court of Justice's ruling on Kosovo and explore current challenges and future opportunities for the Tibetan people. Admission $8 (students/seniors $5) Poster for the event (pdf) |
| November 5-11, 2010 |
Screening of Tibet In Song at the Landmark Lumiere in San Francisco and the Landmark Shattuck Cinemas in Berkeley. |
Date/Time: 9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010 10:00 AM
Location- Memorial Park Cupertino , California |
BAFoT and Bay Area Chinese and Tibetan Friendship at (Cupertino) Silicon Valley Fall Festival Join us again and share a better understanding of Tibet at the Silicon Valley Fall Festival. BAFoT will team up with the Bay Area Chinese and Tibetan Friendship and host a booth about Tibet and join others at the event meant for unity and friendship and fun. Check out http://www.cupertino.org/index.aspx?page=18&recordid=2349 The Silicon Valley Fall Festival is an evolution of the very successful Cupertino Jubilee and Fall Festival that has been held for the past five years. This year the festival will significantly expand its scope with the addition of a partnership with the World Journal, the largest Chinese language newspaper in the Bay Area, adding significant additional attendees through its broad community outreach. This fun and educational community event features health, education, and safety information, including emergency preparedness (CERT), healthy eating, and educational opportunities. It also features the Keep it Green Environmental Fair with solar products, CFL and LED lighting, alternative fuel and electric vehicles. Don't miss the cultural fair section with a sister cities booths, country booths, and an art show. There will be a Kids Fun Zone too, including children's and family entertainment, bounce houses and other children's activities, interactive crafts booths, and food and beverages. Join us and help us spread the education and culture of Tibet, with friendship and understanding |
Wednesday, Sept. 22 5:30-7:00 pm, Xavier Room (in Fromm Hall) University of San Francisco |
The USF Department of Theology and Religious Studies presents a free talk and book signing Surviving the Dragon: a Tibetan Lama’s Account of 40 Years of Chinese Rule Surviving the Dragon is the story of Arjia Rinpoche’s upbringing as the reincarnated abbot of Kumbum monastery, one of Tibet’s largest. As a child, he was treated like a living Buddha, but after the Cultural Revolution, he was forced to shed his robes and perform heavy labor, including emptying latrines. During China's drive to modernize, he rose to prominence within the Chinese Buddhist bureaucracy. When he was slated to become the tutor of the Chinese-selected Panchen Lama, he fled Tibet rather than betray his Buddhist religion, values, and his Tibetan and Mongolian heritage. Arjia Rinpoche’s unique experience provides a rare perspective on this tumultuous period of Tibetan and Chinese history, as well as a glimpse of life inside a major Buddhist monastery in Tibet. For more information, contact Kristine Massetti, kmmassetti@usfca.edu, or call 415-422-6601. For a PDF map of campus and parking: http://www.usfca.edu/campusmap/ |
September 11 and 12 Kathmandu Fall Festival |
In the tradition of the Himalayan Fair, BAFoT is taking to the streets and tabling again. Please check out http://childrensmedaid.org/festival.phpand join us at the Kathmandu Fall Festival September 11 & 12, 2010 from 11 am to 5 pm. 270 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476. We need table volunteers!! Contact Giovanni at 4152643624. This would be the right place to begin your education on Nepalese culture. Let all your senses feast on the food, music and dance, as you take in what the festival has to offer. Shop for all the ethnic articles you want, since there will be a display of art, antiques and other imported goods from Tibet and India. Whatever you spend here, you can rest assured that it is for a good cause as the proceeds from this event will be utilized for the Children's Medical Aid Foundation. It will give BAFoT a chance to educate the public about the world of Tibet, Buddhism, and Tibetan culture too. |
| This film was made by Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam, two of the original founders of the Bay Area Friends of Tibet, founded in 1983! They have also directed several other award-winning films in the past on Tibet and Buddhism. |  |
| June 26, 2010 10 AM-4PM |
Bay Area Chinese and Tibetan Friendship potluck lunch and general meeting Contact George Ge 510-585-5128 or Thepo Tulku 510-776-3730 for more information |
| June 13, 2010 | Semshae CD Release party in Berkeley! |
| June 4 2 pm |  Commemoration of 21st Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Masssacre Chinese consulate |
| May 29 & 30, 2010 | We will have a table at the Himalayan Fair in Live Oak Park in Berkeley. |
| May 15, 2010 | We will have a table at the Asian Heritage Street Celebration at the San Francisco Civic Center. |
| April 25, 2010 at 6 pm Berkeley Adult School , 1701 San Pablo ave. Berkeley, Ca |
Panchen Lama's 21st Birthday, movie screening and guest speakers The event will be hosting the screening of the movie Tibet's Stolen Child and will also have three guest speaks talk on the issue. Following are the guest speakers for the April 25th event:
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| March 10, 2010 | Protest Chinese occupation of Tibet |
| Tibet Day | December 5, 2009 at Fort Mason in San Francisco |
| Tibet Day Films and Concert (pdf) | Thursday, December 3 |
Chaksam-pa will celebrate its 20th Anniversary. |
Please join us for this very special evening with Chaksam-Pa. DATE: November 21, 2009 |
| Protest at the Chinese consulate in San Francisco | When: 12 - 3 pm See you all at the Chinese consulate. Giovanni Vassallo |
October 6, 2009 Forthcoming October 2009 (University of Washington Press) |
Book Launch: Tuesday October 6, 2009 Canyon's web site:www.canyonsam.com |
October 2, 2009 |
This event will take place on Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, Friday, October 2, in downtown SF from 5 pm - 7 pm. We plan to meet at Yerba Buena Gardens and march down Mission St. to the Ferry Building. At the statue of Gandhi on Pier One we will celebrate by having cultural presentations, speakers, and music from 5 pm to 7 pm. |
| September 23, 2009 Dhondup Wangchen Action Day |
Dhondup Wangchen Action Day.... CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL at the downtown Berkeley Bart station 7-9pm. Please come to TANC office at 4pm to make some Dhondup Wangchen placards. |
| September 20, 2009 Protest the "Celebration of the People's Republic of China," event description here |
What: Protest the "Celebration of the People's Republic of China," event description here Who: All Tibetans and supporters Where: Cow Palace (arena), Geneva Ave & Santos St, San Francisco, CA 94134 (close to Daly City) When: This Sunday, Sept 20, from 1pm-4pm Why: October 1st will mark the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and, needless to say, the Chinese government has planned many high-profile events in cities all over China and around the world to "celebrate" their 60 years of rule and spread more propaganda and lies about the "peaceful progress" they have made. In the U.S., huge celebrations are taking place both in Washington DC and San Francisco on Sunday, Sept 20. This is strategic timing for the Chinese, since Hu Jintao will be arriving in New York on Sept 21 and will address the United Nations general assembly (the first time ever a Chinese president has done so). The San Francisco Bay Area is home to the largest overseas Chinese population in the world and this will likely be the largest PRC anniversary celebration to take place outside of China. In light of this, it is crucial that Tibetans and supporters take this opportunity to stand up and tell the truth of the Chinese Communist Party's 60 years of occupation and persecution. We must send a message to Hu Jintao and China that our protests will continue to disrupt their propaganda efforts, and show the rest of the world that opposition to China's rule in Tibet is stronger than ever. |
“Religion and History on the China-Tibetan Plateau: 1928-2008” A Documentary Film and Discussion with: Prof. Yongdrol Tsongkha |
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 |
| Miscellaneous events and actions |
