Tibetans in Dharamshala gathered to celebrate the 59th anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day, an official function organised by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). Thousands of Tibetan refugees, visitors and CTA officials participated: the Chief guest was Ms Sarveen Chaudhary, Minister of Urban Development/Town and Country Planning, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The event also saw cultural dance performances by school children.