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Dr. Sonam Wangchok re-elected as President of Ladakh Cultural Forum
The Ladakh Cultural Forum had its annual general body meeting on September 22, 2024, at Dharma Centre in Choglamsar, Leh. The meeting was chaired by Shri Tsewang Paljor, the Dy. Secretary of the Ladakh Cultural Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages. The Ladakh...
H.E. DRUKPA THUKSEY RINPOCHE AND DR. SONAM WANGCHOK APPEALED THE PEOPLE OF NUBRA TO MAINTAINED THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE.
Hunder is one of the largest, most ancient, and historically significant villages in the Nubra Valley, as indicated by its original name, sngon-dar, which means earliest developed (village). It is said that the Nubra kings lived in the palace (Photang Dechen Tsemo) in...
One-Day Seminar on “Preserving Our Past: Conservation of Cultural Heritage (Rock Art and Indigenous Language) for Future Generations”
Tangtse, 8th September, 2024. The Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), in collaboration with Ten Friends of Lalok, successfully organized a one-day seminar titled "Preserving Our Past: Conservation of Cultural Heritage (Rock Art and Indigenous Language) for Future...
Week-long certificate program on Yige writing and reading held in Kargil, Ladakh
Inauguration Week-long certificate program on Yige writing and reading was organized by Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Kargil in collaboration with Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF) on August 17, 2024. The week-long programme was inaugurated...
Heritage committee members visited Digar and Tangyar
On request of the Goba (village head) of Digar, Nubra, the members of the Heritage Committee of the Ladakh Buddhist Association visited the heritage sites in the village, especially the ones damaged by recent road construction and encroached by individuals. While...
Field visit to Zanskar to assess the state of heritage monuments
From June 29 to July 2, 2024, Dr. Sonam Wangchok, the founder of the Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation, conducted a field visit to Zanskar to assess the state of heritage monuments during the ongoing rapid development projects, such as the building of roads from...
LAMO and HCHF Launched Five Books in Nubra, Ladakh
Five books on “Mapping the Culture and Heritage of Nubra" were launched in Chamshen, Nubra, by LAMO and the Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF). Four Walk books and one book of inventory of cultural resources are the result of a year-long project initiated...
Local NGOs in Ladakh lay emphasis on restoration of ancient Stupas this World Heritage Day
Last Updated on April 22, 2021 at 8:17 pm World Heritage Day was observed by the Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF) in collaboration with the Community of Tukla Village, Changthang. HCHF has been celebrating this day every year since 2010. The organization...
World Heritage Day observed at Hunderman Brok
Despite heavy snowfall, the participants have set up traditional food stalls, displaying traditional utensils and clothing to woo the visitors. PUBLISH DATE: April 19, 2023 Kargil April 18, 2023: Department of Archives, Archeology and Museum, Ladakh in...
World Heritage Day celebrated in Leh
By Reach Ladakh Correspondent Leh, Apr 19, 2022 World Heritage Day themed, ‘Heritage and climate’ was celebrated at Arahat Community Hall, Spituk, Leh on April 18. Celebrated under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav the day was organised by the Department of...
HCHF hosts District-Level hosts event to spotlight conservation of Indigenous Crops, Heirloom varieties
Indus Dispatch April 18, 2024 Kargil: The Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation, in collaboration with PM Shri Government Model High School Lankore and supported by Ladakh Organic and Green Initiative Consultancy (LOGIC), proudly organized a district-level event on...
Ladakh culture shining in Mamani Food Fest
Despite heavy snowfall, the participants have set up traditional food stalls, displaying traditional utensils and clothing to woo the visitors. An ethnic Mamani food festival in a village in Kargil, showcasing the traditional utensils and clothing, has pulled an...
