In Ladakh every occasion be it marriage, birth, harvesting, commemoration of head Lamas, founding of the monastery, Losar (new year) and flowering is marked by feasting, dancing and the singing of folksongs that forms a part of its living heritage. Most of the festivals are held in winter but some popular festival take place in summer too. The monastic festivals are the heart of all the festivals. They are performed by Monks wearing colorful silk garments and different facial masks.
Yuru Kabgyat
The two day festival takes place in July in Lamayuru monastery around 125 kms from Leh. Monks perform mask dances and say prayers and perform rituals to avoid disaster and promote peace in the world.
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