Kargil Fest from June 10

Giving details, he said that cultural programmes representing the rich heritage of the Batalik, Shakar-Chintan and Shargole areas which have their unique characteristics, on the opening day of the Festival. The authorities also plan to organise a visits to the cave monastery of Rgyal Wakha, Mulbekh Gompa, Shargole Gompa, Wakha Changchub Chosling (nunnery) and Fokar Rzong.

The second day of the Festival would include archery and traditional bow and arrow competitions, cultural programmes from Drass and Balti Gazals. An exhibition of Handloom and Handicrafts will also be arranged, Kabra said.

Thesewill be followd by cultural programmes from Zanskar and hore racing competition. Subsequently, some of the cultural troupes would leave for Leh to participate in the ladakh festival, he added.