Paris Hosts 25th Cultural Festival of Tibet
Published June 15, 2026
Paris recently held its 25th Cultural Festival of Tibet, attracting thousands and celebrating the Dalai Lama's 90th birth anniversary. The event showcased Tibetan and Himalayan culture and art.
Paris Celebrates Tibetan Culture
The 25th Cultural Festival of Tibet in Paris, held from June 12 to 14, 2026, marked the Year of Compassion in honor of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birth anniversary. The event drew thousands of participants, including scholars, spiritual leaders, artists, and the public, establishing itself as a major Parisian summer cultural highlight. The festival attracts visitors from across Europe, offering an opportunity to engage with Tibetan and Himalayan culture and art as part of the city’s summer cultural calendar, according to tibet.net. (tibet.net)
Exhibition on the Dalai Lama's Legacy
A special exhibition focusing on the life and legacy of the 14th Dalai Lama was a key feature of the festival. This exhibition underscored compassion as a universal value. (tibet.net)
Key Takeaways
- The 25th Cultural Festival of Tibet in Paris took place from June 12-14, 2026.
- The festival celebrated the Year of Compassion, honoring the Dalai Lama’s 90th birth anniversary.
- Thousands of attendees, including scholars, spiritual leaders, and artists, participated.
- A special exhibition highlighted the life and legacy of the 14th Dalai Lama.
- The event is a notable summer cultural highlight in Paris for those interested in Tibetan and Himalayan culture.
Sources & further reading
- The 25th Cultural Festival of Tibet in Paris Celebrates the Year of Compassion – Central Tibetan Administration — tibet.net (June 15, 2026)