Published by: World Tibet Network News Saturday, October 4, 1997

I am here submitting an idea for an activity that could be held in all major cities on the 10. December - the day of human rights.

Lakha Rinpoche the lama of Batang in East-Tibet has come up with this idea, that is now going to be realised in the capitol of Denmark, Copenhagen, and in Aarhus another major city in Denmark. The idea has spread to Sweden where it will be held in Stockholm.

In a very popular square in the city a big mandala will be made out of candles. Beate Enger a Danish artist is making a 3D template of the mandala for the candles. People, companies, shops will be able to buy candles that all will be lit at 18.00 o'clock in Denmark and Sweden on the 10. December. There is supposed to be at least a thousand candles in the mandala.

In Denmark a poem about Tibet and its unique culture, probably written by the Danish famous author Ib Michael, will be given to the passers-by. No politic posters, flyers or speeches will be held. The happening will be a cultural event that will stand on its own for Tibet and for peace in the world.

Lakha Rinpoche came to Denmark in 1976. For 5 years he was member of parliament of The Tibetan Government in Exile. He is still the leader of the 100.000 inhabitants in the eastern part of Tibet, Batang. He is the chairman of Tibet Charity which is arranging the event in Denmark.

Anyone that is inspired by this idea and want to realise it in their neighbourhood can contact Henrik, tibetdk@hotmail.com ,for questions. Please inform us if you will be using this idea.