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Chinese authorities have increased security levels in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, as Tibetans gather for the annual Shoton Festival celebration from 6 to 12 August. Tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered for the festival are facing a heavy presence of security forces. Drepung Monastery, where a large thangka painting is displayed during this festival, “looks like a battle zone”, said an onlooker.
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