LEH, Nov, 14:
The valedictory function of 20 days training/ workshop on Stupa building & Conservation organized by Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF) and supported by Ministry of Tourism & Culture Jammu and Kashmir was held today at Chamday Monastery. The Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Leh Rigzin Spalbar was the chief guest on the occasion.
In this workshop, 20 masons from different villages of Leh were trained in Chorten building, by Gyen Paldan Sonam of Lehdo and Tsering Tundup Tsamskanpa of Choglamsar the two leading architects in the district.
During the workshop, the group of trainee masons renovated a stupa of Changchup Chorten near Chemdey monastery.
In this aspect CEC urged Government., NGOs, LBA, Gonpa Association and people’s representatives at different levels to work jointly in preserving the important historical heritage sites. He said “the ancient chortens have been neglected by the Ladakhis despite realizing their historical, cultural, emotional and religious values but tourism once again brought in light the significance of the age old chortens and the need to preserve them through renovation. This workshop is the foundation step and in coming times we need to undertake more of such workshops by initiating movements and generating awareness among the common people.”
The President HCHF Prof Gyshe Konchok Wangdus and Secretary HCHF Dr. Sonam Wangchuk also spoke on the occasion highlighting the activities and achievements of HCHF and others. Those who addressed were Councilor Sakti Gyal Wangyal, AD Tourism Sonam, Tsering Tundup Tsamskanpa of Choglamsar and trainee Gyen Nawang Yarphel.
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