Kargil, Nov. 3 -- The Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF), in collaboration with the Association of Baltis in Himalayan Ladakh and Territories of Indus (ABHLTI), successfully organized the Second Confluence of Balti Culture in Kargil on Sunday.

This event followed the first edition held in Uttarakhand in 2023, which was highly acclaimed for its success. The theme of this year's confluence was "Reflecting on the Balti Cultural Heritage: Challenges and New Directions."

The programme began with a welcome address by Mohd Ali Ashour, President of ABHLTI, followed by a keynote address by Mohd Sadiq Hardasi, who spoke on the historical evolution and rich cultural legacy of the Balti community.

Honrable Chairman and Chief Executive C...