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| JK Culture Academy, Leh organizes Ladakh Book Mela | | 
Leh, April 23 (Scoop News) -First time in the history of Ladkah a ‘Ladakh Book Mela’ in conjunction with the ‘International Book Day’ was organized by the J&K Cultural Academy Leh today at Indoor Stadium in which 30 government and non-government organizations, various local publications and schools participated exhibiting nearly 4000 books in the Mela. To heighten the significance of the Mela among the public along with the book exhibition a colorful traditional dance and music programme and an archery event was also presented throughout the day.
The Ladakh Book Mela was inaugurated by the eminent historian and scholar Aba Tashi Rabgyas who sharing his knowledge said that the history of Ladakh’s literary has developed from last 1400 years resulting from its close affinity in religion, culture and language with Tibet. Calling 21st Century as a period of transition, Aba Tashi Rabgyas laid the responsibility of preserving the existing records in literary field on the younger generation, thus urging them to build the habit of reading and writing. He also emphasized on the importance of book review by critics as that will maintain the authenticity and quality of the books.
In the afternoon, EC Agriculture Sonam Dorjey the present acting CEC, LAHDC, Leh presided over the function as chief guest and highly appreciated the maiden effort put by the J&K Culture Academy, Leh headed by Tsewang Paljor Special Officer for Culture by successfully organizing this book mela and for their constant endeavour in preserving and promoting Ladakhi art and culture. EC on the occasion assured extended support from LAHDC in carrying out such novel initiatives.
Addressing the students of various schools present on the occasion EC Sonam Dorjey urged them to inculcate the habit of reading books and news from today onwards that will go a long way in getting them success, name, fame, power and a chance to serve the people of the region. As a piece of advice he stressed upon the students to have strong determination, do hard work and take inspiration from renowned personalities of Ladakh in different fields.
On the occasion the message on international book day 2013 was presented by Prof. Jamyang Gyaltsan in regional language ( Boti), Mipham Otsal in sate language Urdu, Sonam Angchuk Sr. Lecturer, CIBS in national language Hindi and Abdul Ghani Sheakh in international language English. In an honoring ceremony, EC Sonam Drojey honoured Abdul Ghani Sheikh awardee Academy’s best book in English, Urgain Rigzin awardee Academy’s best book in Ladakhi and Jigment Dorjey ( Khayal Ladakhi) for maiden publication of poetry in Urdu by a Ladakhi with khataks. The EC along with ADC, Leh Tsering Murup also releases a book of Academy’s Ladakhi publications 2012 and folk song album, talent hunt 2012.
The function was attended by Councilors of LAHDC, officers, eminent scholars, writers, poets, artists and students
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