Dalai Lama - 1950 | Movietone Moment | 17 November 2023

On this day in 1950, the 14th Dalai Lama assumed duties at the age of 15. Here is a British Movietone report from 1959 when the Dalai Lama visited Delhi. The Tibetan leader had come from exile in Mussoorie to consult with Indian leaders in Delhi. After his reception, the Dalai Lama’s first act was to visit the Gandhi cremation site and to pay tribute there. Later, he had talks with Dr Prasad, President of the Republic of India. MS crowds. MS crowds holding banners. MS same. CU people. CU burning sticks. MS train arrives. MS Dalai Lama. MS delegates. MS Dalai Lama. CU same. LS archway. MS building. CU Dalai Lama. Presented with garland. CU Dalai Lama talking to President Prasad. CU Dalai Lama. MS Dalai Lama & President Prasad talking. see story number 78065/2 for cuts Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editorial policies of the Associated Press. Find out more about AP Archive: You can license this footage for commercial use through AP Archive - the story number is BM78065. #dalailama #tibet #delhi Twitter: Facebook: Tumblr: ​​ Instagram: