Candle light vigil held against China's violence in Tibet

Kochi, Apr 17 (UNI) 'Friends of Tibet' and other human rights and social organisations held a candle light vigil here today to protest against Chinese violence in Tibet and in memory of hundreds of activists who laid down their lives for an independent Tibet.

Around 20 Tibetans alongwith representatives of 'Design and People', 'Human Rights Law Network', 'Periyar Riverkeeper', 'Kashi' and 'Swadeshi Jagran Manch' participated in the protest.

Later, a 60-minute documentary, 'Tibet a Tolerant Child', made by US filmmakers Garthwait and Griffit was also screened.

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