KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 10: A two Day
Kargil Ladakh Tourism Festival today concluded at Thang ManiringmoPadum
Zanskar.
Sub Divisional Magistrate, Zanskar, Rakash Kumar was the Chief Guest on
the occasion. Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sankoo and Chief Executive Officer
Zanskar Development Authority, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Wani, Assistant Director
Tourism, Zanskar, TundupNamgail, Assistant Director Information, Kargil Abdul
Ahad Bhat, Tehsil Officer, President Muslim Association, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din,
President Buddhist Association, Chastar, a large number of people and prominent
citizens were present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the SDM Zanskar highlighted the importance of
the festival. He said that such festivals provide a platform to the local youth
to showcase their talent besides it also helps in promoting local tourism
potential.
Assistant Director Tourism, Zanskar in his speech stressed on the need
for preserving local heritage and culture.
Hundreds of artists from different places of the Sub Division Zanskar
presented a colourful reception for the Chief Guest and guests on the occasion.
Local ethnic food stalls and local handicraft exhibition was also
displayed by various women associations at the venue.
The facility of Yak and horse riding was also kept available for the
attraction of locals, foreigners and domestic tourists alike.
An archery match between eight teams from different parts of Zanskar was
also held during the event. A colourful
cultural programme depicting the culture and traditions of Zanskar was the main
attraction of the event.
Later, the SDM Zanskar, SDM Sankoo, Assistant Director Tourism and
Assistant Director Information Kargil distributed cash awards among the
participating artists and players.
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