A Call for Freedom, Culture, and Solidarity
March 10, 2026 Tibetans and supporters will march from the Tibetan Association of Santa Fe to the State Capitol and onward to the Santa Fe Plaza, with speeches and prayers offered along the way.
Timeline:
8:30 AM Gather at Tibetan Association Center, 915 Hickox St
9:00 AM Begin the rally to NM State Capitol
9:30 AM Prayers and speech at State Capitol
10:00AM Rally to Santa Fe Plaza
11:30AM Return to Tibetan Association Center – Lunch and Tea will be served!
Every year on March 10, the global Tibetan community comes together to commemorate the 67th Tibetan National Uprising Day— a powerful reminder of the courageous resistance that began in Lhasa, Tibet in 1959. On that day, thousands of Tibetans surrounded the Potala Palace in a peaceful stand against the occupying Chinese army, hoping to protect His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and assert their right to freedom, culture, and spiritual life. Although the uprising was violently suppressed and the Dalai Lama ultimately went into exile, March 10 remains a day of remembrance, resilience, and renewed hope for Tibetans both in exile and inside Tibet.
In Santa Fe, the Tibetan community has honored this date with marches, rallies, prayers, and cultural gatherings that celebrate Tibetan identity and advocate for human rights. Previous observances have drawn people of all backgrounds together in solidarity — carrying Tibetan flags, chanting for justice, and affirming the enduring spirit of the Tibetan people.
This March 10, 2026, the Tibetan Association of Santa Fe invites friends, neighbors, and supporters to join in honoring this important day. Through community remembrance, cultural exchange, and expressions of peace.