Leh Ladakh : Buddhist Ritual Theatre
Amidst the barren yet breathtaking Himalayas exists the fragile and vibrant cultural landscape of Ladakh. Since 1985 the annual Ladakh Festival showcases ancient traditions and folk heritage that highlight the distinct Ladakhi cultural ethnicity that is foreign to the rest of us Indians. Every villager is to participate in the festivities in accordance to an established social code. Unlike other festivals of Ladakh, which celebrate a monastic or an auspicious occasion, the fifteen-day Ladakh Festival that starts on 1st September every year, brings together the cultural heritage of various village contingents and troupes from the plateau.
Abhilash Pillai: Asst. Professor · New Delhi, India
Teaching Acting, Design and Direction for theater National School of Drama
