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Contact is taking a break after 25 years of bringing you news of Tibet and Tibetan issues. We are celebrating our 25 years by bringing you the story of Contact and the people who have made it happen, and our archive is still there for you to access at any time, and below you can read the story of Contact, how it came into being and the wonderful reflections of the people who have made it happen over the years.

When and how Contact will re-emerge and evolve will be determined by those who become involved.

Fire

January 13, 2014;

A massive fire in the ancient Tibetan town of Gyalthang (incorporated in China’s Yunnan province) destroyed over 300 homes late on Saturday. Although no casualties were reported, sources say that the fire damaged almost two thirds of the town. Just two days ago, another fire broke out at a nunnery in Kham Serta County’s Larung Monastery.

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