film screening of The Valley of the Heroes

The Valley of the Heroes by Kashem Gyal examines efforts to preserve Tibetan language in Hualong County, Amdo, against a backdrop of cultural change and marginalization. This film features reflections from villagers on linguistic shifts and highlights a revitalization program; it serves as a warning and a flicker of hope for Tibet’s future.

“When no one listens, no one tells, and when no one tells, no one learns; and thus when the elders die, so do the traditions and language.” -Tibetan Proverb