Lhakar is a homegrown people’s movement that has emerged in Tibet. In spite of China’s intensified crackdown, Tibetans have embraced the power of strategic nonviolent resistance. Every Wednesday, a growing number of Tibetans are making special effort to wear traditional clothes, speak Tibetan, eat in Tibetan restaurants and buy from Tibetan-owned businesses.
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Latest Lhakar Pledges
"I will continue learning Tibetan language and inform people around me about Tibe..."
"I pledge to raise awareness about Tibet among my peers."
"I will continue to attend the Lhagkar prayer and protest infront of the Chinese ..."
"I will boycott chinese products and continue to raise awareness about the terrib..."
"I pledge to wear my traditional dress (Chupa) every wednesday even to school to ..."
"I will study the Tibetan language every Wednesday and support the Tibetan strugg..."
"To make a prayer for peace in Tibet after every Dharma practice and to keep supp..."
"I will learn about tibetan cuisine, culture, and language.
I will also start..."
"I pledge to not buy products that are 'made in china.'"
"Not eat meat on Lhakar , read a page of my Tibetan study book and , listen to Ti..."
"On this special day, I vow to wear, eat and speak in Tibetan and would inspire o..."