Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier (L) puts a white Stetson cowboy hat on Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in Calgary, Alberta, September 30, 2009. The White Hat ceremony is a Calgary tradition reserved for dignitaries and is a symbol of Calgary's hospitality. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier (L) puts a white Stetson cowboy hat on Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in Calgary, Alberta, September 30, 2009. The White Hat ceremony is a Calgary tradition reserved for dignitaries and is a symbol of Calgary's hospitality.

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  1. Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier (L) puts a white cowboy hat on Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in Calgary, Alberta, September 30, 2009. The White Hat ceremony is a Calgary tradition reserved for dignitaries and is a symbol of Calgary's hospitality.
  2. Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier (L) puts a white Stetson cowboy hat on Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in Calgary, Alberta, September 30, 2009. The White Hat ceremony is a Calgary tradition reserved for dignitaries and is a symbol of Calgary's hospitality.
  3. U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson (R) holds his white cowboy hat presented by Mayor Dave Bronconnier during a official greeting ceremony on his visit to Calgary, Alberta, October 13, 2009.
  4. U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson (R) is presented with a white cowboy hat by Mayor Dave Bronconnier during a official greeting ceremony on his visit to Calgary, Alberta, October 13, 2009.
  5. U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson (R) addresses the media after meeting with Mayor Dave Bronconnier during a official greeting ceremony on his visit to Calgary, Alberta, October 13, 2009.
  6. U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson (L) gives the thumbs up after being presented with a white cowboy hat by Mayor Dave Bronconnier during a official greeting ceremony on his visit to Calgary, Alberta, October 13, 2009.
  7. U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson (L) gives the thumbs up after being presented with a white cowboy hat by Mayor Dave Bronconnier during a official greeting ceremony on his visit to Calgary, Alberta, October 13, 2009.
  8. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: William H. Taft (L) is presented with a 2009 Light of Truth Award by The Dalai Lama during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  9. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama reads the program during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  10. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama speaks during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  11. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama (2nd L) meets with Sen. John Kerry (2nd R) (D-MA), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, during a meeting at the U.S. Capitol October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Dalai Lama has been in Washington meeting with members of the U.S. government for the past two days. Also pictured are Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (R).
  12. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama arrives for a meeting with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the U.S. Capitol October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Dalai Lama has been in Washington meeting with members of the U.S. government for the past two days.
  13. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama arrives for a meeting with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the U.S. Capitol October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Dalai Lama has been in Washington meeting with members of the U.S. government for the past two days.
  14. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama presents actor Richard Gere with a customary Tibetan white scarf during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  15. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama speaks during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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