Leh, Jul 01: Silk Route Festival 2025 came to a vibrant and memorable close today at the stunning Sumoor Sand Dunes in Nubra Valley.
The closing ceremony was graced by several distinguished guests including Ghulam Mehdi Ashoor, Executive Councillor for Minority Affairs (Chief Guest); Rigzen Lundup, Councillor of Tiger Constituency; L.P. Namgail, President, Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), Nubra.
The day’s festivities included: Enchanting traditional Ladakhi folk dances and music Enthralling archery competitions and local games exhibitions
Live band performances that added a modern flair to the celebration. Stalls showcasing the best of local crafts, handwoven textiles, and authentic Ladakhi cuisine.
Addressing the gathering, Ghulam Mehdi Ashoor and Councillor Tegar appreciated the local artists and the Samtan Otsal Tsogspa, Sumoor for organizing a successful and well-managed event.
They emphasized the importance of events like these in reviving the cultural and historical significance of the ancient Silk Route. They also highlighted the accomplishments achieved under 11 years of the Modi government and 10 years of LAHDC Leh’s leadership.
The festival was thoughtfully organized by Samtan Otsal Tsogspa, Sumoor, with immense support from local artists, volunteers.
Finally, the chief guest Ghulam Mehdi Ashoor felicitated the winners of the Modern and Traditional Archery competitions:
Modern Archery Champion: Thiksay Team – 363 points. Runner-up: Kukshow Team – 323 points
Traditional Archery Champion: Yarma Team – 236 points.
Runner-up: TTT Tegar Team – 215 points Heartfelt congratulations to all the participating teams for their incredible performances, sportsmanship, and community spirit. The success of this year’s Silk Route Festival is a testament to the unity, talent, and vibrant cultural pride of the people of Nubra.
