Published by World Tibet Network News - Thursday - December 21, 1995

Over a dozen Tibetan and Tibet supporters held a candle-light vigil before

the Chinese embassy in the heart of Washington, D.C. on December 10, 1995

which is World Human Rights Day. The gathering braved the cold icy

weather, dubbed by the weatherman as one of the coldest days of the

season, reciting Tibetan Buddhist prayers.

The gathering carried placards calling for the release of the Panchen Lama

and respect for human rights in Tibet. Several motorists who passed by the

vigil site sounded horns in support. The vigil concluded with the singing

of the Tibetan national anthem.

Although December 10 was a Sunday and the Chinese embassy was closed, some

embassy personnel were seen peeping through the windows toward the vigil

site even as they carried on what appeared to be a game of billiard.

The vigil was organized by the International Campaign for Tibet.