Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 15: Ladakh Losar Festival-2018 was celebrated in an extraordinary manner here today at Abhinav Theatre by the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL).
Over 4000 artists and lovers of art participated in the day long Fest.
Internationally acclaimed film ‘Shepherdess of the Glacier’ by renowned film maker of Ladakh Stanzin Dorjai Gya and colorful cultural performances by artists representing varying regions of Ladakh were displayed.
Expressing his views about the fest chief guest, Haji Anayat Ali, Chairman J&K Legislative Council said that the festival has been organized in a fascinating manner & JKAACL deserves lot of appreciation for organizing such grand event at Jammu.
He highlighted the roll of students of Ladakh who have shown their enthusiasm in making the event memorable.
Guest of Honour, Former Minister Tsering Dorjey in his address said that such successful festivals are rarely seen not only in the State but even outside.
Secretary JKAACL Dr. Aziz Hajini in welcome address highlighted the role of artists and writers in spreading the message of love, brotherhood and oneness across the board.
The evening besides others was attended by former Minster, Nawang Rigzin Jora also.
During the festival, the renowned Ladakhi singers also performed.
The singers were Dorjey Stakmo, Padma Dolkar, Faisal Khan Ashoor, Sheerin Fatima, Septay Hassan Kaleem (Balti), Mukhtar Ahmad Zahid (Shina) and Stanzin Edzes (Barbei).
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