Excelsior Sports Correspondent
KARGIL, Feb 19: Executive Councillor for Tourism Er Phunsok Tashi underlined the need for preservation of culture and promotion of tourism in Shakar Chiktan.
The EC stated this while addressing at the concluding ceremony of the Ladakh Winter Carnival, 2021 at the historic Chiktan Shagaran here.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kargil Tsering Motup, Councillor Chiktan Mohsin Ali, Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Shakar Chiktan Kacho Asgar Ali Khan, Chairperson Block Development Council (BDC) Sayeda Banoo, Sarpanchs, Panchs besides Sub Divisional Officers and hundreds of locals were present on the occasion.
After the allocation of UT status, the Administration is providing much attention towards promotion of culture, winter sports and tourism, added Tashi.
EC Tashi further said that the Administration is looking forward to take all necessary steps for tourism promotion in Shakar Chiktan which is historically a significant place. He added that the LAHDC Kargil is committed towards the preservation of historically important sites, identification of trekking routes and promotion of winter sports in the district and concrete measures are being taken to achieve this goal.
Pertinently, more than 25 archery teams and 150 folk artists of the Balti, Purgi, Shina Dardi and Aryan Dardi folk artists participated in the 3 days carnival which has been held with the objective to give impetus to tourism in Shakar Chiktan area besides to preserve and promote the rich local culture and heritage.
Colorful traditional music and dance performances were presented by the folk artists on the occasion while several traditional and modern archery matches were also played.
Meanwhile, in the final match, Anjuman e Hussaini Hagnis won against TGA Panikhar.
Later, the EC and other guests gave away trophies and prizes to the participating players.
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