Shimla, July 6 -- To promote and preserve Tibetan culture and tradition, deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri said that in order to strengthen the traditional and cultural tied between India and Tibet, the Tibetan cultural performances and traditions will be given prominence in all upcoming fairs, festivals and cultural events in Himachal Pradesh.

"There is a need to further strengthen the traditional and cultural ties between India and Tibet," said Agnihotri. "In all upcoming fairs, festivals and cultural events in Himachal Pradesh, Tibetan cultural performances and traditions will be given prominence," he added.

He was speaking at Sambhota Tibetan School in Chhota Shimla where the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama was celebrated ...