VIGIL FOR THE PANCHEM LAMA'S 12th BIRTHDAY 25th April 2001 Report by Michael Anderson 53 took part in this Vigil, despite the fact that it was a cold wet evening and that we were opposite the Chinese embassy from 5pm - 9pm. There were two fifteen minutes silences for the Tibetian people. During the evening many birthday cards were delivered to te Chinese Embassy for Gedhun Choekyl Nyima,the Panchem Lama. When we prayed for him, we often wonder where he is and whether he is alive or dead. Nearly six years ago, he was kidnapped by the Chinese. Many cars tooted their horns for Tibet. Leaflets were distributed to them at the traffic lights. This was a most inspiring vigil. *We will continue to work towards a Free Tibet for as long as it takes*