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Kargil Development Authority announces restoration of Historic Akhone Muhammad Shareef’s shrine at Styangkung Village

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Styangkung village, (Kargil) Ladakh , JAMMU KASHMIR & LADAKH :

Abdul Gaffar Zargar, Chief Executive Officer of the Kargil Development Authority at Akhone Muhammad Shareef shrine at Styangkung village.

Kargil :

Embracing the preservation of cultural heritage and community empowerment, a significant initiative has been revealed for the revered shrine of Islamic preacher Akhone Muhammad Shareef in Styangkung village on December 26.

Abdul Gaffar Zargar, Chief Executive Officer of the Kargil Development Authority, announced the inclusion of the shrine in the Sustainable Development Program (SDP) for restoration, recognizing its status as a heritage site.

During his recent visit to the shrine, Zargar pledged comprehensive efforts to revive the shrine’s original essence, drawing from available historical records.

Historian Mohd Sadiq Hardassi expounded on Akhone Muhammad Shareef’s legacy and the profound contributions made by him and his descendants to Purig’s rich history. The briefing emphasised their historical influence on the region’s cultural, religious, and social dimensions.

Zargar emphasised that the village’s development will pave the way for sustainable progress among the local community. His commitment reflects a holistic approach aimed at improving livelihoods, fortifying infrastructure, and nurturing the overall well-being of the villagers, aligning with the broader vision of sustainable community growth.

The officials’ visit and subsequent commitments signify a promising stride toward safeguarding this priceless cultural legacy while nurturing comprehensive development within the Styangkung village community.

source: http://www.reachladakh.com / Reach Ladakh Bulletin / Home / by Reach Ladakh Correspondent (headline edited) / Kargil – December 27th, 2023

Baltis in India celebrate their distinct culture, map migration at Dehradun meet

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Ladakh / Uttarakhand / Himachal Pradesh, INDIA:

Scene from the Confluence of Balti community in India at Dehradun

Dehradun:

If you thought Balti people live only in Baltistan of the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir you are wrong. The people with a distinct Himalayan culture, language and traditions also live in the Ladakh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh in India.

Recently, the community’s organized its congregation at Dehradun, Uttarakhand called the “Confluence of Balti community in India,’with the collaboration of the Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation and the Balti Welfare Association of Uttarakhand.

Prominent Balti community members and renowned folk singers discussed the Balti culture and history of migration of the Balti community in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and their connection with Ladakh and Baltistan.

Speakers reading papers on Balti people’s migration in India at the Dehradun conference

Leading academics, community leaders, and Baltis living in and around Uttarakhand attended the confluence.

The Speakers from Turtuk, Kargil, Jammu, Kashmir, and Uttarakhand presented papers on the topic ‘Balti culture and history of migration of Balti community in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and their connection with Ladakh and Baltistan’.

Speaking on the occasion founder, of HCHF Dr Sonam Wangchok has urged the entire Balti community to work through various initiatives to preserve and promote the rich Balti language, literature, tradition, and culture as the legacy of mountain people in Ladakh, Baltistan, Uttarakhand, J&K, and other regions and countries.

He highlighted the importance of the preservation and promotion of Balti culture as it is the source of many other cultures and traditions that support social coexistence and communal harmony.

A cultural program was also organized and renowned Folk singers of Ladakh Dorjay Stakmo and Dechen Chuskit sang Balti folk songs and Gazal.

Eminent Balti people being honoured at the Dehradun Conference

Notable Personalities Ferooz khan, Safdar Ali Balti, Iftikhar Hussain Maqpoon, Abdul Karim (Turtuk), Mohd Ali Ashoor (Kargil), Shujaat Husain, Gulzar Hussain Zubdavi, Agga Mehboob (Kabi Haripur), Shujat Ali Shah and Mohd Sadiq Hardassi read papers on the occasion.

On the second day, a round table discussion was held and a resolution was passed highlighting the importance of Balti culture and its preservation through different initiatives.

Meanwhile, on this occasion, All India Balti Association was also formed and Kacho Shujat Ali Shah was appointed as the 1st president of the association.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Stories / by Sabir Hussain / February 17th, 2023