Lhasa self-immolation brings strictness on Tibet permit

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

Two young Tibetan men set themselves on fire in front of Jokhang Temple in Lhasa on Sunday, May 27. It is the first self-immolations reported in the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, according to sources. This self-immolation in Lhasa brings more strictness on Tibet permit 2012 after the new policy on issuing Tibet pemit this year.

As Jokhang Temple is the holiest temple and the ultimate pilgrimage destination in Lhasa and the celebration of 2012 Saga Dawa Festival in Tibet began from May 21, Tibetans flock to Lhasa to mark the auspicious Buddhist month of Saka Dawa commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.

But the self-immolations made the situation in Tibet very tense. Therefore, Tibet Tourism Bureau implement more strictness and cautiousness on issuing Tibet permit 2012. If your application for the Tibet permit are rejected in the past few days, this might be the key reason.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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