Leh, March 24: Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Language, Leh, organised a one-day poetic symposium on March 23 as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations commemorating the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence.

Scholars, including Ven Thupstan Palden, Ven Chosphel, Padma Shri Morup Namgyal, Mipham Otsal, Tsewang Dorjey Dongbos, poets, writers and artists, took part in the symposium chaired by Professor Jamyang Gyaltson.

A total of 14 poets recited their compositions during the event. Writers and artists deliberated on several topics, including preservation and promotion of Ladakhi culture, in the evening. The officials decided to organise various cultural and literary activities across Ladakh in the future.