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| Ladakh emerging as hub for nature lovers: Vohra | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
LEH, Oct 17: Eulogizing the diverse cultural heritage of Ladakh, Governor, N N Vohra, today observed that the region has much to offer to the world about its culture, history and unique ethos.
Inaugurating two-day Multilingual Folk Dance and Music Program here today, the Governor said that the nature lovers from across the world are evincing much interest in the 'land of Lamas', which is evident from the gradual increase in the foreign and domestic tourist arrivals in recent years.
The program "Dhanak" is being organized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Art, Culture and Languages. The main attraction of the musical bonanza is the participation of eminent arts from the three regions of the State. The local artists are also participating in the musical show in a big way.
The Governor called for a multi-pronged strategy to give boost to the tourism sector, saying that the infrastructure development should get precedence and the region's tourism potential must be showcased on a larger canvass to attract more and more tourists. He said that Ladakh has immense potential for winter tourism and thus winter sports hold a big promise. For sustaining tourism, there is a greater need for strengthening quality accommodation in hotels and lodges besides upgrading infrastructural facilities like roads, transport and communication. He hoped that with the opening of more areas for tourist traffic, the region will get a big fillip in tourism trade, which could transform the economic landscape of this mountainous region.
Referring to the strides made by the Ladakh region during the past two decades, Vohra observed that this has become possible due to the commitment and single-mindedness of the people, who have achieve niche for themselves by maintaining harmony and peace. He observed that much more is needed to be done to improve the economic lot of the people of this region.
The Governor had a word of praise for the local artists, singers, dancers, sculptors, painters etc, and observed that the traditional Ladakhi folk dances have caught the imagination of the art lovers across the country. He said that music transcends all boundaries and barriers and touches directly hearts irrespective of linguistic or ethnic considerations. He described artists as ambassadors of peace and urged them to disseminate the message of harmony and love through various forms of art - music being the paramount of them.
Vohra congratulated the Cultural Academy and its Secretary, Zaffar Manhas, for organizing an attractive program in Leh with an avowed objective of promoting national integration and unity among different segments of the people. He assured of all possible support from the Government for promoting distinct art, culture and languages of the three regions of the State.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Executive Councilor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Chering Dorje, congratulated the organizers for holding this mega show despite lack of infrastructure and other logistic support. He expressed his gratitude to Vohra for visiting the town and joining the mega cultural event. He also complimented the Sangeet Natak Academy and the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages for choosing Leh for this programme, in commemoration of 150th year of India's struggle for Independence. He hoped that the people would enjoy the performance of big names of the world of art performing in Leh and the young local artists will gain from their talent.
The Secretary of the Cultural Academy welcomed the participants and gave an overview of the two-day program. |
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