From the diary of a Tibetan doctor: White Crane, Lend Me Your Wings. Written by Dr Tsewang Yishey Pemba and published by Niyogi Books, it is a Tibetan tale of love and war. The book was launched by the author’s daughter amidst the best of Tibetan culture and literature.
The book was launched in the presence of Tenzing Sonam, Director, White Cranes Production; Vijay Kranti, Journalist, Author & Tibetologist; Lhamo Pemba, daughter of Dr Pemba and poet and academic Shelly Bhoil.
The book was unveiled by the four panelist followed by a trailer on the book. With a vivid collation of images backed by an amazing background score, the book came alive as a visual treat.
There were traditional Tibetan dance and song performances by Thangtong Lhugar Tibetan Performing Arts (TLPA). The TLPA was founded by Phuntsok Tsering in Dharamsala to preserve and promote all aspects of the rich tradition of Tibetan performing arts, especially Tibetan opera.
Pemba then presented a visual chronology on her father’s life and shared snippets from the past, reminiscing fondly on her memories and anecdotes on him.
A discussion on the book followed and extracts were read by Pemba. While Sonam highlighted the historical legacy of Tibet that had bearing on the book, Kranti discussed the book itself and its uniqueness. Speaking on Tibetans and their fight against the Chinese regime he said:
“We should not forget that when it comes to saving identity, Tibetans are as ferocious as anyone else and as big warriors like others.”
He also stated against the general belief that China is responsible for the advent of modernization in Tibet.
