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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Tenzin Tsering, Program Director of New York Tibetan Service Center, on Intro 100

4:32:28

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125 sec

Tenzin Tsering, representing the New York Tibetan Service Center, testified in support of Intro 100, which would make Losar (Tibetan New Year) a holiday for alternate side parking. He emphasized the cultural and religious significance of Losar for the Tibetan and Himalayan community in New York City.

  • Tsering highlighted that New York is home to over 60,000 Tibetan Buddhists from different Himalayan countries.
  • He stressed that passing this law would acknowledge and respect the traditions of Himalayan New Yorkers.
  • The speaker argued that suspending alternate side parking on Losar would allow community members to celebrate without worrying about parking-related issues.