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Ostend [Belgium] July 29 (ANI): The Belgium Regional U-Tsang Association successfully hosted a two-day Shoton Festival in the coastal city of Ostend, Belgium, from July 26 to 27, 2025. The event featured Chief Guest Dhundup Gyalpo, the Tibetan Liaison Officer for Europe, along with representatives from various Belgian government and non-governmental organisations, members of the U-Tsang Cholkha in Belgium, and the broader Tibetan community in the country, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).
The festival commenced with a performance of Tashi Shoelpa, an age-old Tibetan dance style, and was succeeded by a display of traditional Tibetan clothing from the U-Tsang region presented by young members of the Belgium U-Tsang community. The host association also showcased a variety of cultural performances that highlighted Tibet’s rich heritage.
In his keynote speech, Chief Guest Dhondup Gyalpo praised the Belgium Regional U-Tsang Association for its efforts in...
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