The Shoton – or Tibetan Opera – Festival is underway at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts in Dharamshala. The festival is held annually to celebrate the tradition of Ache Lhamo (Tibetan Opera). Twelve troupes from Tibetan settlements around India and one from Nepal are taking part, and performances will also be held in the Norbulingka Institute and TCV School Chauntra. The Festival will close on April 25.