Even more!!

Hi, last class I create a web page. On my site you are going to find more information about my country, Colombia and much more!

http://sandraft.googlepages.com/sandraft

Violence is not the best way...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7308890.stm
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080314/pl_afp/chinatibetreligionprotestsrightsus_080314135032 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88236362

To make things clear for those who are not familiar (like me) with the conflict between China and Tibet here is a not so objective summary of what is happening in the Tibet Autonomous Region right now. It all started in 1951 when China and Tibet signed an agreement that claims that Tibet is part of China. But it goes further because China not only claimed Tibet as part of it, but also China's government has brutally suppressed the Tibetans for years. This suppression forced the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, to go into exile in India. For years Tibetans are forced to live by China´s rules and there are losing their culture. Hundreds of Tibetans have died through the years because of the conflicts.

Even though I find quite reasonable the motives of the unrest in Tibet, I don´t agree that the violence is the way of making justice. The only thing that this conflicts seems to achieve is hundreds of deaths, people hurt and physical damages. The only reality and the reason why everyone, not only Tibetans but also people from all over the world, needs to fight is for Tibetans freedom. Like the Dalai Lama said "We don´t want independence, we want autonomy". Tibetan has the right of practice their culture and decided for their selves what to believe and how to live. Like the White House said: "China must respect Tibetan culture".

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About me...

Hi, my name is Sandra and I am studying English in the US. As a part of a class, I am creating this blog and what a great opportunity to share with you why I miss my country so much. Similar to most other countries, Colombia has some problems but in the end all the good things about my country are the things that really matter!!!

My husband and I moved here because of a great job opportunity, and now I am working on getting my profesional degree. Right now I am studying my second session at ESL Instruction & Consulting. I improved my gramatical skills as well as my public speaking skills and now I am starting to improve my writting skills. In this session I have the opportunity to volunteer in different places but I haven't started yet. I am really excited about it. Beeing here is making me realize that Colombia is full of beautiful places and amaizing people.

Why this blog?

For many years people have gone to my country and stay there for ever!! For those who haven't been to Colombia here you can find information about my country, beautiful places, history, important data to plan your trip and much more!!

Visit Colombia: The risk is to stay!!