Thangka Exhibition marks the beginning of week-long Tibet carnival

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Celebrations for the traditional Shoton Festival have begun Wednesday in Lhasa, the capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, also known as Tibet. Shoton translates to "eating yogurt," and the festival will last a week. CGTN's Guo Tianqi gives you a report on the meaning and significance of the holiday.