Chinese govt bans children aged below 18 years from visiting monasteries: Report

Monasteries In China Get ‘A’ Certification; Out Of Bounds For Children

Lhasa: In a fresh crackdown against Tibetans, the Chinese government has allegedly banned the entry of minors (below 18 years of age) to monasteries. This development came to light after a video surfaced on messaging platform WeChat. It has sparked concerns over violations of Tibetan cultural and religious rights, Phayul, a news portal about Tibet and Tibetans-in-exile, noted. Chinese authorities have apparently put up notices stating, “Children…

Chinese government bars children below 18 from entering monasteries: Report

Beijing: The Chinese government has reportedly increased restrictions on religious life among Tibetans by imposing a ban that stops children aged below 18 years from entering monasteries, a report said. This development was revealed after a video surfaced on messaging platform WeChat, sparking concerns over violations of Tibetan cultural and religious rights, Phayul, a news portal about Tibet and Tibetans-in-exile, noted. Notices stating "Childr…

Chinese govt bans children aged below 18 years from visiting monasteries: Report

The Chinese government has reportedly increased restrictions on religious life among Tibetans by imposing a ban that stops children aged below 18 years from entering monasteries, a report said.