This week concludes both the Chinese New Year and Tibetan New Year celebrations of Losar. As many New Year celebrations are joyous, for Tibetans they haven’t always been. It’s during this festival in 2009 that Tsering Woeser begins her book Tibet on Fire. Through vigorous research, Woeser carefully pieces together a perplexing puzzle that is…

Members of Congress are very busy. Depending on his or her state, district, committee associations or overall involvement it can be difficult to organize a sit-down. Over the years Executive Director and founder of the Laogai Research Foundation and Museum Harry Wu has been building an esteemed relationship with Congresswoman and former Speaker of the…

Executive Director Harry Wu received a welcomed surprise when Frank Wolf formerly of Virginia’s 10th congressional district and seventeen-term House Representative arrived to the Laogai Museum (劳改纪念馆). Mr. Wu and Mr. Wolf share a cherished relationship. Mr. Wolf, author of Prisoner of Conscience, is known for his staunch criticism on Chinese policies. He’s fought fervently…

As the new spring semester gets underway after it’s slow start due to poor weather, the Laogai Museum was fortunate conditions improved. Two separate student groups from American University stopped by the museum receiving a personal address and tour by Executive Director Harry Wu. Professor of Sociology, Susan McDonic and her class arrived on Wednesday…