The most recent recipient of France’s highest decoration the Legion of Honour, Yeoh joins well known Indian film star Aamir Khan as brand ambassador for the Foundation and has volunteered her services to promote the values of the lineage. [break]
Aamir Khan had earlier pledged his support to the Drukpa Lineage’s core causes focused towards protection of the environment and the spread of education in the Himalayan belt.
“We are delighted that Michelle Yeoh has agreed to support the cause of the Live to Love Foundation. I believe that celebrity patrons like Michelle and Aamir Khan can play a significant role in not only raising global awareness about our mission and goals, but through their personal efforts encourage many others to come forward and provide us much needed support”, commented His Holiness, the Gyalwang Drukpa, in the press statement.
The announcement was made on the sidelines of the BAFTA event in London which this year, had a unique entry from India - a documentary focused on the work of the Drukpa Lineage entitled Pad Yatra: A Green Odyssey.
A private function hosted by His Holiness and actress Michelle Yeoh, saw several leading celebrities including David Cooper, Ruth Negga, Jerry Hall, Ruby Wax, Bruce Parry, Penelope Tree and Patti Boyd attending the special screening.
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