Tibetans in France have contributed in various cultural forms, such as hosting Himalayan festivals where locals can discover Tibetan culture. These events often include food stands—where one can enjoy Tibetan cuisine—as well as traditional dance performances. The Circle dance, held every Sunday and Wednesday in public parks, is one such event where locals can enjoy the dance moves and participate in these cultural expressions.

From my perspective, the most impactful contribution is through civic engagement and advocacy. For example, on 30^th August 2024 27 scholars published an article (a tribune) in Le Monde titled: “French museums are bowing to China’s demands to rewrite history and erase peoples“. The article highlighted how two museums in Paris have erased Tibet’s name—the Muséd du Quai Branly replaced the term ‘Tibet’ with ‘Xizang’, while Musée Guimet relabelled their gallery space from ‘Tibet-Nepal’ to ‘Le monde himalayen’ (Himalayan world).

At this critical point, Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) France, along with five other Tibetan associations, launched a campaign through open letters, social media, and demonstrations. On 23rd September 2024, the Muséd du Quai Branly restored the name Tibet. On 21^st May 2025, senator Jacqueline Eustache-Brinio raised an issue with the government regarding the Musée Guimet, questioning how a national museum replaced the word ‘Tibet’ from its gallery space. On 2^nd July 2025, SFT France along with five other associations filed an administrative lawsuit for abuse of power; the lawsuit is still ongoing.

These actions demonstrate how the Tibetan community in France has embraced democratic values of the country while restoring its own identity. It also brings awareness among the citizens for transparency and vigilance against foreign interference.