In a reflective piece for NPR's Far-Flung Postcards, a correspondent describes a visit to a Tibetan boarding school in Dharamshala, India. Amidst the serene Alpine setting, she witnesses playful Tibetan girls defying authority to jump off playground equipment, highlighting their resilience and spirit. The article underscores the significance of this institution in preserving Tibetan culture, even as the community's numbers dwindle. The correspondent shares her affection for the playful nature of children, showcasing how play connects them, irrespective of their circumstances.
It was quiet in the alpine cool of the afternoon until a few girls rushed out of a building. They scrambled up play equipment and goaded each other to jump off a platform that looked high for little ones.
The Tibetan diaspora in India is much smaller now, but the school continues to take in Tibetan children as boarders and teaches them about their heritage.
I have a soft spot for cheeky kids, and I love seeing how children, no matter where they are, find a way to play.
A woman walked outâ a house mother or a teacherâ and scolded the girls in Tibetan. They nodded obediently, and as soon as the woman turned her back, they were back to jumping off the platform again.
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