Four pro-Tibetan advocacy groups in France filed a legal complaint against the Musée Guimet, claiming the museum's renaming of its Nepal-Tibet room to "Himalayan world" undermines Tibetan cultural identity. The complaint asserts that the museum's actions are politically motivated, aligning with Chinese interests to obscure Tibet's distinct culture. Furthermore, the plaintiffs argue that these changes contradict the museum's educational mission, lacking scientific and historical justification. The museum, however, denied any intent to diminish Tibetan identity, stating the renaming was meant to emphasize cultural interactions within the region.
Four pro-Tibetan groups in France have lodged a legal complaint against the Musée Guimet, accusing it of wanting to "erase the existence of Tibet." They argue the museum's renaming of its Nepal-Tibet room to "Himalayan world" is misleading and politically charged, as it undermines Tibet's cultural identity amid ongoing tensions with Beijing over the region.
Lawyers representing the plaintiffs stated, "it was hard not to see a political undertone and a deliberate choice by the Musée Guimet to align itself with Chinese lobbying efforts." This statement emphasizes the belief that the museum's actions reflect external pressures rather than an unbiased academic approach.
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