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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LAACL Leh organises two-day Literary and Cultural Conference on Dard Aryans

Leh, Sept 03:  The two-day Literary and Cultural Conference on Dard Aryans organised by the Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Language (LAACL), Leh commenced today at Lastyang, Beema under the chairmanship of Executive Councillor, Culture, Stanzin Chosphel.

During the conference, a total of ten writers and poets presented their papers and recited poems respectively, highlighting the literature and culture of the Dard Aryans.

A colourful and enthralling cultural program was performed b...

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Dhata Nomadic Festival celebrated in Changthang

Leh, August 14: Dhata Nomadic Festival was celebrated in Phobrang, Urgo and Lukung villages headed by the Sarpanch and Goba.  

This year Culture Academy Leh supported the villagers to strengthen and revive many traditions. 

On Nyangchang, the first day of Duschod, Youth Association organised an archery tournament where many teams from Durbuk Block participated. 

Councillor Chushul, Konchok Stanzin was the chief guest. He encouraged the youth to continue such tournaments in the futur...

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Ladakh Festival Kargil 2022 concludes

KARGIL, JULY 24, 2022:

The two-day Ladakh Festival Kargil 2022 concluded today at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium Bemathang Kargil in the presence of distinguished guests of LAHDC and District Administration Kargil.

Executive Councilor for Zanskar Affairs Er Phunsuk Tashi was the chief guest on the occasion while Executive Councilor for Health, Mohsin Ali was the guest of honor, Additional SP Iftikhar Talib Choudhary, Director Food and Supplies Tsering Motup, Director Sheep and Animal...

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