Woolwich, London | 5 June 2026 | Tsering Passang | GATPM

Around 500 people gathered at Woolwich Works on the evening of Friday, 5 June, to witness a spectacular cultural performance by a 26-member troupe from the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), marking a significant highlight of the global Year of Compassion celebrations commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

The performance, the only major public TIPA event in London during its landmark UK tour, showcased the richness of Tibetan performing arts through traditional music, dance and theatrical presentations. The audience included Tibetans, friends of Tibet, local residents and members of the wider public, all of whom were treated to an inspiring celebration of Tibet’s living cultural heritage.

Opening the evening, Her Excellency Madam Tsering Yangkey, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Office of Tibet, London, reflected on the signi...