Hemis Festival
Hemis Festival is the most famous Buddhist festival of Ladakh, celebrated every year in June-July at Hemis Monastery. It is organized to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), who revived Tibetan Buddhism. The festival includes traditional mask dances (Cham), dances by monks to the tune of musical instruments and performances in colorful costumes. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and gives a feeling of spiritual energy and cultural richness.
