Contact is taking a holiday!

Contact is taking a break after 25 years of bringing you news of Tibet and Tibetan issues. We are celebrating our 25 years by bringing you the story of Contact and the people who have made it happen, and our archive is still there for you to access at any time, and below you can read the story of Contact, how it came into being and the wonderful reflections of the people who have made it happen over the years.

When and how Contact will re-emerge and evolve will be determined by those who become involved.

Monk Freed

November 16, 2017;

Lobsang Jinpa, 35, a Tibetan monk jailed five years ago for his song lyrics, has been released from prison after serving his full term, reports Radio Free Asia. He is a monk from Nyatso Zilkar monastery in Tridu county which was raided in 2012. He was charged with collaborating with Tibetan singer Lo Lo for producing a music album containing a song in memory of the late Panchen Lama.

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