Srinagar, Nov. 3 -- The Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF), in collaboration with the Association of Baltis in Himalayan Ladakh and Territories of Indus (ABHLTI), organized the Second Confluence of Balti Culture in Kargil on 2 November 2025 (Sunday), following the highly appreciated first edition held in Uttarakhand in 2023. The theme for this year's confluence was "Reflecting on the Balti Cultural Heritage: Challenges and New Directions."

According to a press release issued, The programme commenced with a welcome address by Mohd Ali Ashour, President ABHLTI, followed by a keynote address by Mohd Sadiq Hardasi, who spoke about the historical evolution and cultural legacy of the Balti community. In his remarks, Dr. Sonam Wangch...