OUT OF TIBET
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Can you name a Tibetan – besides the Dalai Lama? I guess not (or you're probably Tibetan). Let's change that by representing voices of Tibetans and our friends. Sharing stories of hope, struggle, culture, and belonging — creating a space for Tibetans and for everyone who cares about Tibet.
Since 1950, Tibet has been under Chinese occupation. Today, Tibetans live scattered across the globe in exile. Many of us have never seen our homeland. My name is DAGYAB Namri Songtsen Lhundup, born and raised in Germany by Tibetan parents. Living in Berlin.
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Focuses on themes of Tibetan identity, cultural heritage, and stories of resilience, with episodes highlighting individuals from various fields, like politics and the arts, for example, a conversation with Chompel Balok on navigating life in Switzerland while honoring Tibetan roots.
Can you name a Tibetan besides the Dalai Lama? Probably not (or you’re Tibetan). Let’s change that by representing voices of Tibetans and our friends. Sharing stories of hope, struggle and belonging — creating a space for Tibetans and for everyone who cares about Tibet.
Since 1950, Tibet has been under Chinese occupation. Today, Tibetans live scattered across the globe. Many of us have never seen our homeland. My name is Namri Songtsen Lhundup DAGYAB, born & raised in Germany by Tibetan parents. Living in Berlin.
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”Am I Tibetan enough?” It's a question many in the diaspora ask themselves.
Growing up in Austria's very first Tibetan restaurant, Tenzyn Zöchbauer’s heritage was always front and center. But raised by a powerhouse activist mother, teenage Tenzyn often just wanted to be ”normal,” skip the protests, and hang out with her friends. For a long time, she grappled with the lingering insecurity of not speaking perfect Tibetan.
Fast forward to today: Tenzyn is the Managing Director of the Tibet Initiative in Germany.
In this episode of Out of Tibet, we trace her unplanned journey from a reluctant teenager to a ”stubborn optimist” facing down a global superpower.
We talk about:
The Language Struggle: Why not speaking perfect Tibetan doesn't make you less Tibetan.
Activist Burnout: The psychological burden of the cause and why setting boundaries is crucial.
Cross-Movement Solidarity: Finding hope alongside Chinese dissidents.
An Unseen Homeland: How to fight for a country you have never set foot in.
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Music by Prod. Pluvio
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