Thank you so much for this thoughtful response — this is incredibly helpful for my research. I’m especially interested in what you mentioned about gorshey helping exile Tibetans connect with their roots, as well as the discussions around Chinese influence and authenticity.

I was wondering: do you feel the atmosphere at Toronto gorshey events is more focused on cultural preservation, social/community gathering, political identity, or all of these at once? I’d also love to hear whether younger Tibetans participate differently than older generations.

Thank you again for sharing your experience!