Tibetan National Uprising Day Commemoration (10th March 1959)
The 49th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day will be commemorated in London on Saturday 8th March. The march will begin this year at the slightly earlier time of 10:45am at the request of the police to accommodate another march taking place in London in the early afternoon. Therefore all Tibetans and supporters are requested to assemble opposite the Chinese Embassy (49-51 Portland Place, W1) at 10:00am in order for the march to start promptly at 10:45am. Please come in your national costumes and bring Tibetan flags along with you. Nearest tubes: Oxford Circus, Regents Park or Great Portland Street
The afternoon cultural event will take place at the Westminster Cathedral Hall and doors will open at 1.30pm. Address: Ambrosden Avenue, SW1 (to the side of Westminster Cathedral). Nearest tubes: Victoria, St James's Park |