The 9th Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2024: A Celebration of Culture and Tradition
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | 9th Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2024 |
| Location | Village of Sani, Zanskar, Ladakh |
| Significance | First celebration since Zanskar was officially declared a district |
| Duration | Two Days Mega Festival |
| Participants | Traditional ethnic cultural troupes from Zanskar, Purgi tribes (Kargil), Sheena (Drass), Dard-Aryan (Aryan Valley), Changpa Tribe (Changthang), and cultural troupes from Lahaul, Spiti & Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) |
| Highlights | Showcasing unique costumes, cultural performances, and traditional music |
| About Zanskar | - One of the known Buddhist kingdoms of the western Himalayas |
| - Sub-district of Kargil, Ladakh, with Padum as its administrative center | |
| - Most isolated part of the Trans-Himalaya region | |
| - Famous for high mountains, landscapes, and unexplored beauty | |
| - Pleasant climate, snow-capped Himalayas, and sparkling rivers attract tourists worldwide |