These events are significant for us as they show the world and especially to China that Tibetans all over listen to the Dalai Lama and are willing to make sacrifices if he wishes so.

An estimated 6 hundred million yuan [US$75 million] worth of animal skins have been burnt in the eastern Tibet alone.

The secret of the movie is that it doesn't strain to draw parallels with current world events - because it doesn't have to.

We are getting viewed as one of the hot locations in the world, and we've hosted these massive events like Live 8 and the Republican Convention. This is a logical step to take — to take a big step and show that we're a proud and solid community.

He (Hermann) was excited to meet us. We all started going to different events ? spiritual churches, second line parades.

in light of recent events that brought out the best and worst of us.