LG Brig (Dr) BD Mishra Inaugurates Tribal Fest at University of Ladakh, Kargil Campus

Students Showcase Handmade Products and Local Cuisine at Exhibition-cum-Sale

VoL Desk, June 7, 2023: In a grand ceremony held at the University of Ladakh, Kargil Campus, Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra inaugurated the much-anticipated Tribal Fest 2023. The event showcased the vibrant cultural heritage of the region and brought together students from various colleges, along with public and private institutions, to celebrate the rich diversity of the local tribes.

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Ladakh MP JTN presides over 47th Foundation Day ceremony of Ladakh Cultural Forum

Leh, May 03: Ladakh Cultural Forum celebrated its 47th Foundation Day in the presence of chief guest Member of Parliament, UT Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal and guest of honour Executive Councillor, Culture, LAHDC Leh, Stanzin Chosphel at Lotsava Auditorium, Ladakh Academy of Arts Culture and Languages (LAACL) Leh today.

Commending the role of the Ladakh Cultural Forum, MP Ladakh JTN added that the Bhoti script and language are the foundation and bedrock of the rich culture and tradition...

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LBA delegation meets LG to request promotion of Ladakhi language and culture

VoL Desk, March 28: The Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr.) BD Mishra of Ladakh recently met with a delegation led by Sh. Thupstan Chhewang, President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association, accompanied by the Presidents and members of the Ladakh Gonpa Association, LBA Youth Wing and the LBA Women Wing at Raj Niwas.

The delegation raised concerns regarding the promotion of Ladakhi culture, including language, script, architecture, art, and other related aspects.

During the meeting, the Lt. Go...

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Week-long Cultural Revival Workshop and Language Awareness Camp concludes at Hagnis, Shakar Chiktan

Kargil, March 07, 2023: The week-long Cultural Revival Workshop and Language Awareness Camp organized by LAHDC Kargil in collaboration with Ladakh Academy of Arts, Culture and Languages, Kargil which started March 01, 2023 concluded today at Hagnis, Shakar Chiktan Sub Division, in which more than 40 participants actively participated.

Executive Councilor Health, LAHDC, Kargil, Mohsin Ali, was present as chief guest on the occasion. Many prominent personalities who attended the event inclu...

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Week-long Cultural Revival Workshop and Language Awareness Camp commences

Leh, Feb 16: LAHDC Leh launched its new scheme ‘Rolyangs-pa Rogs’ under its subsidy component. The inaugural ceremony was held at the Shey Palace in the presence of Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson. ‘Rolyangs-pa Rogs’ is a scheme under LAHDC Leh’s subsidy component in which traditional musical instruments of Daman and Surna are provided to the beneficiaries at a 75% subsidized rates, which is implemented through the Department of Information and Public Relations, Leh.

A week-lo...

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CEC, EC Culture attend closing ceremony of I-HDR at Liktsey village

Leh, Jan 25: Chairman/CEC, Adv. Tashi Gyalson presided over the closing ceremony of the 2nd edition of the Initiative for Holistic Development of Rong (I-HDR) at Liktsey village today.

An initiative of H.E Khamtak Rinpoche, the 10-day long programme was organised by the villagers of Liktsey, Tukla, Phulak with support from the Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Leh. 

The event was graced by the presence of H.E Khamtak Rinpoche, and H.E Chechok Rinpoche. The guest of honour ...

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Promoting Local Culture, Fauna, and Products: Ladakh Celebrates Investiture Ceremony

Leh, Jan 20: Ladakh celebrated its first Investiture Ceremony, recognizing 26 individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions in various fields. The award ceremony, pioneered by Commissioner/ Secretary, Ajeet Kumar Sahu, featured a 28gms gold medal of 18 carats, a cash prize of Rs.51,000/-, a citation, and a handmade, white Pashmina shawl curated by JD Handloom Ladakh, Lakshya Singhal.

The Pashmina shawl, produced by the Handloom Department, Ladakh, is a symbol of the reg...

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Secretary Tourism chairs preparatory meeting for Bharat Parv Event at Lal Qila

Leh, January 14: Secretary, Tourism and Culture Department, Ladakh, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan chaired a preparatory meeting to discuss UT Ladakh’s participation in the Bharat Parv Event at Lal Qila to showcase Ladakh’s cuisine, products, and culture from 26 January to 31 January 2023 as part of Republic Day Celebrations. Bharat Parv is a five-day festival organised by Ministry of TourismGovernment of India to showcase the products, cuisine and culture of different states of India

In this...

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LAHDC Leh to revive traditional Losar celebration in the district

Leh, Dec 07: Executive Councillor for Art and Culture, Stanzin Chosphel convened a meeting today regarding the “Revival of traditional Losar celebration along with Folk Music and Dance”. Councilors from different constituencies and Dy Secretary, Cultural Academy Leh attended the meeting.

EC Stanzin Chosphel extended his gratitude to the Ladakh Academy of Art and Culture, and Languages (LAACL), Leh led by Dy Secretary, Tsewang Paljor, and addressed that LAHDC Leh in association with the ac...

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2nd Buckwheat Flower Festival commences in Skurbuchan

Leh, Sept 09: The 2nd Buckwheat Flower Festival 2022 commenced from today at Skurbuchan village. The Buckwheat Flower Festival is organised by the UT Ladakh Administration and LAHDC Leh in collaboration with Skitchan Kunfan Deton Tsogspa, Skurbuchan. The two-day festival is marking its significance in the tourism calendar of Ladakh attracting a large number of tourists to the lower belt of Sham region.  

The two-day festival was inaugurated by the chief guest Member of Parliament, Ladakh,...

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