TIPA's year consists of events both at home and abroad. The yearly schedule of events at home is dominated by the major performances of Shoton (Opera Festival) and Yarkyi (TIPA Anniversary Celebrations). However, there are also many other performances dotted throughout the year. TIPA also performs in many other locations outside of Dharamsala and has had many successful tours across the globe.

The Shoton Festival, an annual celebration of Tibetan Opera (Lhamo) is organized by TIPA and supported by the Heinrich Boell Foundation (HBF), Germany. It is normally held over an 8 to 10 day period in February or March. In March 2005 it was held outside Dharamsala for the first time. Lhamo associations from Tibetan communities all over India and Nepal take part in the festivities.

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An annual event, the Yarkyi Festival celebrates the foundation of TIPA in 1959. It is normally held in August. The 3 day long celebration consists of TIPA teams competing against each other in song and dance contests. There is also a sporting aspect with soccer, basketball, volleyball and badminton competitions.

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Over the years, TIPA has made its presence felt in the hearts of millions of people across the globe, thereby bringing traditional Tibetan culture to a worldwide audience. So far, TIPA has performed in 20 different countries across the globe. Each year, an average of 5 to 6 tours take place. For information on how to bring a TIPA performance to your area, find more details in "Bring TIPA To You".

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