Nooo 😭

samuelwa.de@samuelwa.de · 2mo ago

End of an era, but like Nakagin Capsule Tower, the place is more iconic than practical.

Our Tibetan film season continues this evening 🎬 www.london.samye.org/event-detail...

We're starting the series tomorrow!

Milk Tea Alliance Calendar@mtacalendar.bsky.social · 3mo ago

New events! 📆21st, 28th May & 11th, 18th June 🕡6:45pm UK Time Kagyu Samye Dzong London hold "Tibetan Film Season", 4 evening screenings of short films & discussions curated by Tibet Film Festival. Details: www.london.samye.org/event-detail...

Congratulations to the #Tibetan Community & team @ National Trust Kedleston Hall on "How Did We Get Here", a fantastic exhibition with community involvement and brilliant commissions incl short film "Encounters"! Wonderful touches like books for kids too. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-d...

View photos from the successful London book launch event for "Ocean, as Much as Rain" by @woeser.bsky.social at SOAS with Dechen Pemba, Fiona Sze-Lorrain and Jemimah Steinfeld highpeakspureearth.com/photos-from-... @indexoncensorship.org @dukepress.bsky.social @mngupbooks.bsky.social

Thank you to Druktalk Podcast for the book discussion on a cold and foggy east London morning! @woeser.bsky.social Watch the full video here (in Tibetan): youtu.be/SXS-7I7ZNv8?...

Ocean, as Much as Rain by Tsering Woeser | Book Discussion with Dechen Pemba | #tibet #podcast

YouTube video by DRUKTALK PODCAST

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Thank you to Voice of Tibet for this discussion on "Ocean, as Much as Rain" by @woeser.bsky.social Watch the full coverage on YouTube (in Tibetan): www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXkt...

So grateful for readers who really pay attention 🙏🏽

High Peaks Pure Earth@hpeaks.bsky.social · 5mo ago

"Ocean, as Much as Rain: Woeser’s Testimony of Resistance Against State-imposed Amnesia" Read a new review of “Ocean” @woeser.bsky.social by Thinley Chodon of University College Dublin, published on Lhakar Diaries. Read the full review: lhakardiaries.com/2026/03/07/o... @dukepress.bsky.social

Join the editors/translators Fiona Sze-Lorrain and Dechen Pemba, in conversation with Jemimah Steinfeld, for the book launch of Ocean, As Much As Rain: Stories, Lyrical Prose, and Poems from Tibet. 🗓️ 11th March 17:15 📍 SOAS, London 🔗 buff.ly/LfYaGvJ @dukepress.bsky.social @soasuni.bsky.social

New event! 📆11th March 🕔5:15pm UK time @hpeaks.bsky.social hold Book launch in London: 'Ocean, As Much As Rain: Stories, Lyrical Prose, and Poems from Tibet' by @woeser.bsky.social & discussion w/ @jemimahsteinfeld.bsky.social, Fiona Sze-Lorrain & Dechen Pemba Reg: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...

Join the London book launch event on 11 March at SOAS: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...

“Ocean, as Much as Rain” is a collection of stories, poetry, and essays by @woeser.bsky.social It's a landmark publication celebrating the work of a steadfast dissident and leading #Tibetan literary figure of our times @dukepress.bsky.social Save 30% with E26OCEAN dukeupress.edu/ocean-as-muc...

EVENT: Join Index CEO @jemimahsteinfeld.bsky.social in conversation with Fiona Sze-Lorrain and Dechen Pemba for the launch of their new book Ocean, As Much As Rain: Stories, Lyrical Prose, and Poems from Tibet by Tsering Woeser. 📅 17:15 on 11 March 2026 Book: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...

Enjoy!

kottke.org@kottke.org · 5mo ago

In this lovely short film, the traditional Tibetan drink butter tea (bho jha) becomes a bridge between generations, outreach across cultures, and a reminder of the value of mindfulness. [kottke.org]

Hope everyone enjoying a good Losar period ལོ་སར་བཟང་། 🔥🐎🎉 A good time to announce the book launch event for "Ocean, as Much as Rain" by @woeser.bsky.social in London on 11 March, 2026 taking place at SOAS. See link for details and registration! www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...

Publication day!

High Peaks Pure Earth@hpeaks.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Today, February 10, 2026, marks the official publication day of “Ocean, As Much As Rain – Stories, Lyrical Prose, and Poems from Tibet” by Tsering Woeser, published by @dukepress.bsky.social, edited and translated by Fiona Sze-Lorrain with Dechen Pemba.

Save 30% on #NewBook "Ocean, as Much as Rain," a translation of Tibetan writer Tsering Woeser's stories, poetry & prose by Fiona Sze-Lorrain and Dechen Pemba. buff.ly/dIm4pZk @hpeaks.bsky.social @woeser.bsky.social #Tibet

Thank you @chinabooksreview.com for highlighting "Ocean, As Much as Rain" by @woeser.bsky.social as your number two book for 2026 🌧️ @dukepress.bsky.social

China Books Review@chinabooksreview.com · 7mo ago

Resolving to read more in 2026? We have you covered with five recommendations, from an essay collection of Tibet to a colloquial history of China’s hot-button issues. Read editor Alec Ash's latest picks for the New China Books column: chinabooksreview.com/2026/01/13/n...

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“Ocean, As Much As Rain: Stories, Lyrical Prose, and Poems from #Tibet” By Tsering Woeser @woeser.bsky.social Available for Preorder @dukepress.bsky.social Beautiful cover art by Tenzing Rigdol, foreword by Pankaj Mishra. Publication date Feb 10, 2026! Info: highpeakspureearth.com/ocean-as-muc...

“Ocean, As Much As Rain: Stories, Lyrical Prose, and Poems from Tibet” By Tsering Woeser Available for Preorder

We are delighted to share that “Ocean, As Much As Rain: Stories, Lyrical Prose, and Poems from Tibet” by Tsering Woeser, translated and edited by Fiona Sze-Lorrain with Dechen Pemba (Du…

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Full programme reveal for Tibet Film Festival London 🎟️🎉🎬 www.tibetfilmfestival.org/london2025

LONDON — Tibet Film Festival

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A pleasure to interview Brendan on this fascinating topic 🍷

Made in China Journal@madeinchinajournal.com · last yr.

In 'Crafting a Tibetan Terroir', Brendan Galipeau explores how wine is reshaping landscapes and livelihoods in the Sino-Tibetan border region known as Shangri-La. From missionary vines to luxury tourism, it is a story of modernity, identity, and global capitalism. A conversation with Dechen Pemba.

DUST unspools like a sonic odyssey through exile, grief, ritual, and resistance where ‘80s synthpop, Tibetan mantras, and cybernetic club beats collide... www.documentjournal.com/2025/04/from...

YESHE is the new diva of diaspora pop

Collectible but Not Consumeristic

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Hello @harpercollins.bsky.social It's impossible to order the new title by His Holiness the Dalai Lama here in the UK. Are they all sold out already or what's the deal?

Losar Tashi Delek ལོ་སར་བཟང་། and Happy Tsagaan Sar to all! 🪵🐍🎉

Great turnout and great signs at the protest today outside #RoyalMintCourt against China's #SuperEmbassy Enjoyed the slogan: Mega Embassy, Mega No! www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

This one made me laugh: The last time The Little Red Book was popular in the US was 1968. #rednote #xiaohongshu #tiktokrefugees #xuexi

I want the knife!

Recognizing the name “Tibet” as a product of the region’s own history and distinctiveness would be the smallest step that it could take towards respecting Tibetan cultural sovereignty. blogs.soas.ac.uk/china-instit...

Tibet Must Stand! - SOAS China Institute

Tsering Shakya comments on cultural imperialism and China's push to rename Tibet and replace it with "Xizang".

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The question is do I go first to Taiwan Pizza Hut for turtle-shaped sticky rice pizza with mugwort and red bean or do I go to India Pizza Hut for the Epic Momo Mia!?