Leh, Aug 01: The Cold desert is gearing up celebrate Ladakh Rpal Ngam Duston 2025 and UT Ladakh Declaration Day on August 5, doubling the cheers for lakhs of its residents.
To mark the Day, a vibrant cultural procession starting from the historic Leh Palace in the morning and proceeding through the Leh main market to the Polo Ground will be held where traditional performances will be showcased.
The procession will feature the Shondol dance performed by 90 women artists, symbolically aligning with the 90th birth anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, along with the Chaba dance and traditional horse performances, celebrating Ladakh’s rich cultural heritage.
The grand evening programme and closing ceremony will be held at the NDS Sports Ground. The event will include a costume-based theatrical parade, an opening musical tribute dedicated to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, and a specially curated documentary film highlighting the various activities carried out during the “Month of Compassion.”
In this regard, Chairman, Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson chaired a review meeting Friday at the Council Secretariat to assess the final preparations for the upcoming celebration of ‘Ladakh Rpal Ngam Duston 2025’, scheduled to be held on August 5.
CEC thoroughly reviewed all the components of the celebration from the morning cultural procession beginning at the historic Leh Palace and moving through the heart of the town, to the grand evening programme at NDS Sports Ground.
He assessed the preparedness of departments in terms of stage management, security, protocol, performances, and public participation.
The CEC also took note of arrangements related to the launch of the rural homestay website and the proposed teaser release.
Emphasising seamless coordination, he directed all concerned to ensure that every aspect is well in place for a smooth, dignified, and impactful celebration that truly reflects the spirit of Ladakh Rpal Ngam Duston.
The narrative will also include the inspirational story of Ungli Mal, conveying messages of transformation and compassion. The evening will also witness speeches, cultural showcases, and an award presentation ceremony.
Adding more to the celebration, the administration is going to launch official homestay website boosting the rural tourism in Ladakh.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Leh, Sonam Nurboo; Chief Controller of Finance, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali; Deputy Secretary, Culture, Tsewang Paljor; Padma Shri awardee and renowned artist Morup Namgyal; LTO Director Mipham Othsal; and Sonam Stobgais from the National School of Drama, among others.
