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Convergence

On August 22nd, 23,rd, and 24th Tibetan communities from around the United States will be converging in New York and San Francisco for 3 days of historic protests. Help us conclude the Olympics with 3 days of protests China will never forget.

For questions about New York City housing and accommodation’s by the NYC Tibetan community contact the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress of NY and NJ

For questions about San Francisco email SF Team Tibet

New York City Schedule:

  • Friday August 22nd: Gather in Union Square (map) at 6:00pm for a high profile candle light vigil. There will also be a short screening of the newly filmed Tibetan documentary Leaving Fear Behind.
  • Saturday August 23rd: Gather at the Chinese Consulate (map) at 10:00am. A “human chain” stretching from the Chinese Consulate to the United Nations will begin at 1:30pm.
  • Sunday August 24th: Gather at the United Nations (map) at 11:00am. At 2:00pm the rally will march to the Chinese Consulate. At 3:30 speakers will address the gathering and at 6:00pm the Olympic flame will be ceremoniously extinguished and the flame Tibetan Independence will be lit.

Join the NYC text loop to stay informed about NYC actions during the Convergence.

To join text “nyctibet” to 41411

San Francisco Convergence Schedule:

  • Friday August 22nd: Gather the Chinese Consulate for a high profile protest beginning at 12:00pm . There will also be a candle light vigil in Berkley at 7:00pm.
  • Saturday August 23rd: Gather for a Rangzen Rally/ Concert at Union Square beginning at 11:30am. There will be a march to City Hall at 1:30pm. March to Chinese Chinese Consulate at 3:00pm. There will also be a candle light vigil at Union Sq. at 7:00pm.
  • Sunday August 24th: Gather for a protest at Chinese Consulate at 12pm. Gather for evening prayer, dinner at Oakland Harrison Church. 6-10pm

For more info about San Francisco visit SF Team Tibet

If you are the head of a Tibetan association and want more information about the Convergence contact RTYC of NY and NJ for New York or SF Team Tibet for San Francisco.