Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation
Preserving the Legacy of Mountain people
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The Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation has been working for the past 15 years to conserve and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the Himalayas, particularly in Ladakh, with generous support and donations from well-wishers. We appreciate the contributions provided by our supporters in any form that is possible.
Sustainable Solutions For The Future
The activities of HCHF are language and literary development, community-based management of cultural and natural resources, folk traditions, art and craft skills promotion and revival, and preservation of cultural and natural heritage. In order to encourage community involvement and cultural preservation, we also place a strong emphasis on awareness campaigns and training workshops. Another important aim is to encourage scientific research and documentation of the impact of climate change on these mountain cultures. This knowledge, we believe, will propel the development of sustainable solutions to mitigate its degradation.
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Conservation and Restoration
Stupas belong to the oldest architectural forms been built in all countries where Buddhist philosophy flourished. Their actual shapes and symbolism developed for more than 2550 years and became a multi-purpose symbol, a treasure of knowledge about outer and inner phenomena, the universe, the nature of our mind and the path leading to the state of full development or enlightenment.
So far, HCHF has restored 60+ stupas across various villages in Ladakh and trained local masons to restore heritage sites. We have also successfully completed five major ancient wall painting conservation projects in Sumda Chun Stupa (Sumda village), Takkhung Khawoche (Cave Temple, Leh), Chomophu Temple (Nubra), Bodhkharbu Gonpa (Kargil), and a painted stupa (Shara village).
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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...
Siachen festival organised to preserve Silk Route in Ladakh
Colourful folk dances and songs were presented by cultural groups. (SNS) In an effort to preserve the legacy of the heritage silk route trade, a two-day Siachen folk festival has been organised in the Nubra valley of Ladakh. The festival has provided an opportunity...
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