Born and raised in Ladakh, Jangchup shares his journey of growing up as a Tibetan in exile—navigating questions of identity while carrying a deep longing for a homeland he has never seen. He reflects on the emotional connection between Ladakh and Tibet, the joy of welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and the hope of one day seeing a free Tibet. He also opens up about the special bond he shares with his parents, showing how love in Tibetan families is often expressed through care, respect, laughter, and lifelong responsibility rather than words alone. Finally, Jangchup recounts the challenges of pursuing a career as one of the few Tibetan engineers. Despite doubts, limited opportunities, and pressure to choose a different profession, he persevered. Today, he is a respected engineer within the Tibetan community, inspiring others to follow their dreams. This is a story of identity, family, perseverance, and hope—a story that reflects the experiences of many Tibetans born in exile. Born and raised in Ladakh, Jangchup shares his journey of growing up as a Tibetan in exile—navigating questions of identity while carrying a deep longing for a homeland he has never seen. He reflects on the emotional connection between Ladakh and Tibet, the joy of welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and the hope of one day seeing a free Tibet. He also opens up about the special bond he shares with his parents, showing how love in Tibetan families is often expressed through care, respect, laughter, and lifelong responsibility rather than words alone. Finally, Jangchup recounts the challenges of pursuing a career as one of the few Tibetan engineers. Despite doubts, limited opportunities, and pressure to choose a different profession, he persevered. Today, he is a respected engineer within the Tibetan community, inspiring others to follow their dreams. This is a story of identity, family, perseverance, and hope—a story that reflects the experiences of many Tibetans born in exile. This episode is part of Tibetans in Diaspora, a 20-episode series by Stories of Tibetans, supported by The Tibet Fund. 🎥 Interview, Editing & Subtitles: Kunsang Tenzing 📷 Coordinator & Camera Assistance: Ugen Dolma #StoriesOfTibetans #TibetansInDiaspora #Tibet #Tibetan #Exile #Refugee #Identity #Culture #Resilience #Storytelling