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Sarika Singh, Director of Thagde Gatsal, had the honor of felicitating Daw Aung Sang Suu Kyi on November 16th, 2012 at Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi. Continue reading →

Thangde Gatsal was mentioned in two issues of the magazine National Geographic Traveller India in July and August 2012. Continue reading →

One landmark event this year was being honored with a visit from Kumali Selja, Union Minister for Urban Poverty Alleviation and Minister for Culture, Government of India on February 18 and 19th, 2011. She laid the foundation stone for our future Museum of Himalayan Arts and expressed her great appreciation for the Thangka preservation and promotion efforts we are making. We are so very proud and grateful to have her blessings, interest, and support. Continue reading →

As part of our effort to preserve traditional Tibetan paintings styles, we are launching a new project. It is our aim to paint 12 thangkas that will form a permanent collection to be held in trust for generations to come. Continue reading →

We are excited to share with you the latest developments at Thangde Gatsal Art Studio and School. We celebrated this first stage of construction by inviting J. Holly-Pogue, our patron, and Geyla, our master teacher, to cut the ribbon, officially opening the first floor of the new building. Afterwards we served lunch to over sixty of our supporters who have worked long hours to bring the project this far. Continue reading →