[Dharamshala]: When China tried to show the world through its exalted opening ceremony under tight security inside as well as outside the Bird’s nest stadium at 08:08:08 pm Beijing time, Tibetans and supporters in Mcleod Ganj came together at the Main Temple for a candle light vigil wearing black masks across their mouth to protest against the lack of freedom of expression in Tibet.

Hundred butter lamps were lit and prayers were offered to the brave Tibetans souls who were killed or imprisoned for speaking out for Freedom and Justice.

Supporters from 18 different countries - Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United states of America - came forward to show their support for Tibet and spoke in their own languages about why they support Tibet.

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