The Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) has received a donation of INR 21,76,210 (US$ 31,000 / £24,000) from ex-TIPA members now living in Switzerland. The group had a fundraising drive in honour of the 60th anniversary of the founding of TIPA. TIPA celebrates 60 years with a four-day event: HH the Dalai Lama will grace the opening event on October 29.