TIPA

Dharamshala: For hundreds of years, Tibet has been celebrated as the Ocean of Songs and Dances (Glu gar gyi rgya mtsho). Tibet’s musical heritage and its associated art as deeply immersed in the wisdom of Buddhist tradition and values have been passed down through generations. More

Dharamshala: A press conference led by CTA President Dr Lobsang Sangay and Director of Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts Ngawang Yonten was held this morning at Kashag Secretariat to mark the 60th anniversary of TIPA. This year the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts marks six decades of achievement in preservation and promotion of traditional performing arts of Tibet. More

Dharamshala: The summer festival of Yarkyi is a cultural competition held every year to mark the founding anniversary of Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA). Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts is one of the pioneer cultural institute established through the vision of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The institute was established on 11 August 1959. More

It was a sunny day on July 6 and everyone was in a festive mood to celebrate the 83rd birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Thousands of Tibetans, Indians, and foreigners gathered at the Tsuglagkhang to witness the grand celebrations. I was at the event venue on an assignment to take photos for CTAs news websites. I was enjoying the performances by different troupes. More

I thought to write today on the recently concluded Yarkyi festival. So, I googled and browsed Wikipedia to do some research on it but I didn't find much information. So I started to write something with whatever little knowledge I had. If there is any shortcomings or add ups that are needed, please free to let me know. More

DHARAMSHALA: Amidst strong winds and a cold shower, the 23rd Tibetan Opera Festival also known as Shoton (Yogurt) festival began at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) in McLeod Ganj this morning. The festival celebrates the unique Tibetan artistic heritage of opera or Ache Lhamo. More

Dharamshala: President of Central Tibetan Administration Dr. Lobsang Sangay today inaugurated the newly constructed girl's hostel and renovated boy's hostel, funded by German Aid for Tibetans and the CTA, at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), Dharamshala. More