Published by World Tibet Network News - Thursday, January 30, 1997Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 20:07:07 -0500 (EST)
Submitted by: Youdon Aukatsang Despite the freezing weather, the Boston Tibetan Association, in conjunction with Amnesty International, held the Candle light Vigil in front of the State House from 4pm to 6pm. The 48 hr fast started simultaneously. There are 20 people fasting and of these 7 people will be fasting for the whole 48 hrs. The fasting will end at 4pm on Saturday.
Arrangements have been made for individuals participating in the fast to spend the night in a nearby church.
