Hundreds of Tibetans receive Dalai Lama in front of Zurich hotel
Published: Friday, Aug 23rd 2024, 19:40
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The 14th Dalai Lama is staying in Switzerland for a few days: Hundreds of Tibetans welcomed the highest representative of the Tibetan Buddhists on his arrival at an airport hotel in Opfikon ZH on Friday.
On Friday afternoon, the sidewalk along the access road to the Hilton Zurich Airport was cordoned off with ribbons and bars. Behind these barriers, more people lined up with every bus or train that stopped nearby.
Some appeared in traditional robes, others brought flowers, incense sticks or Tibetan flags. And everyone was eagerly awaiting the Dalai Lama. When he arrived at 7.15 p.m., accompanied by a police escort, everyone silently raised their heads and filmed with their cell phones.
The Dalai Lama is staying in Switzerland until Monday. On Sunday, the 89-year-old will appear at an event in the Hallenstadion. He will take part in a long-life ceremony at 9 a.m. and give a teaching in Tibetan.
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