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LADAKH ZANSKAR FESTIVAL 2025

LADAKH ZANSKAR FESTIVAL 2025
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE  (DAY 1): 20th September, 2025  
EXCLUSIVE ZANSKAR  EXHIBITION STALLS  ON TRADITIONAL CUISINE, ATTIRE, LIFESTYLE, ETHNICITY, CULTURE, DOKSA, STAR-GYU, YAK RIDE & MUCHMORE.
ZANSKAR FESTIVAL TO EXPLORE AND DISCOVER AUTHENTIC ZANSKAR
ALL DAY PROGRAMME
VENUE: PADUM
DAY ONE 20-09-2025
Time Programmes
10:00 am to 10:30 am Inauguration of the “10th edition of the Ladakh Zanskar Festival-2025″ at Photang road and Visit of Stalls /Doksa Exhibitions by Chief Guest & Dignitaries
10:30 am to 1:00 pm Cultural Programme:
– Traditional Lharna
– Presentation of Dakar
– Traditional Mask Dance presented by Sani Monastery.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme by Karsha Junma Cultural Association, Zanskar .
– Presentation of Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), Dharamsala (H.P)
– Presentation of Famous song and Dance “Aliyatboo” by folk Artist of Padum Village.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme : Traditional Dance of Rajasthan State ..
– Presentation of Cultural Programme :Stakmo Cultural Troupe, Zanskar.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme : Traditional Dance of Manipur State.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme : CAT Group, Leh.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme : Traditional Dogri Dance by Natya Rang, Jammu.
– Folk Song Presented by Legendary StakmoDorjey& Padma Dolkar
– Presentation by Zanskar Mock Marriage Rituals by NambardSkagamp Village.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme by Pata Trans Himalayan Empowerment Society, Lahlul of Himachal Pardesh State
– Presentation of Traditional Dance of Arunachal Pardesh State
– Presentation of Cultural Programme by Govt. Degree Collage Zanskar.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme by Shun Village.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme by Spiti Cultural Troupe (H.P)
– Presentation of Sword Dance by Zanskar Muslim Cultural Group, Padum.
– Presentation of Punjabi Dance by the Panjabi Group Village.
– Presentation of Zanskar Chabskyang Dance by Kanchka Cultural Group Padum
– Presentation of Balti Traditional Dance by Mendoktsar Dramatic Club, Kargil.
– Presentation of Traditional Zanskar Dance by Tungri Village.
– Presentation of Purgi Gazal by Art and Cultural Organisation Bodhkharboo.
– A Skit on the Theam “Dark Trap” by ChuskuITsgspa Zanskar.
01:00pm to 01:30pm Folk Music Performance:
– Presentation of Punjabi Sofi Song by Ms.Gurleen Kour, Punjab
– Presentation of Ladakhi Traditional Song by “DASHUGS” Band
– Presentation of Ghazal by Sh.Waqar Khan from Jammu & Kashmir
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm LUNCH BREAK
– White Water Rafting in Zanskar River
Afternoon Session
The individuals you’re asking about appear to be musicians from Ladakh, associated with performances at the Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2025. Let’s look at some of the names mentioned:
  • Stanzin Shayan: Known for songs like “Chosyul Zanskar”, a Ladakhi song, also featuring collaborations like with Padma Dolkar ¹ ².
  • Padma Dolkar: Featured alongside Stanzin Shayan in “Chosyul Zanskar”, suggesting she’s a Ladakhi singer.
  • PunchokTsokar, Kunchokpenzila, KK Tundup, StanzinGaskit: Their music isn’t readily available online based on my search, but they’re listed as performers.
  • Dashoks Band Leh, StakmoDorjay Leh, Waqar Khan Band Srinagar, Faisal Band Leh: These are bands performing at the festival.
Where to Listen
  • Chordify: Has chords for Stanzin Shayan and Padma Dolkar’s “Chosyul Zanskar”, suggesting availability on platforms that support Chordify ¹ ².
  • Streaming Platforms: You might find their music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music if they’re available digitally.
  • YouTube: Often has performances and songs by regional artists; searching specific names might yield results.
  • Local Ladakhi Music Platforms: Might have collections of Ladakhi artists’ work.
Would you like me to help find specific songs or artists on particular platforms?
Time Programmes
10:00 am to 10:30 am Inauguration of the “10th edition of the Ladakh Zanskar Festival-2025” at Photang road and Visit of Stalls /Doksa Exhibitions by Chief Guest & Dignitaries
10:30 am to 1:00 pm Cultural Programme:
– Traditional Lharna
– Presentation of Dakar
– Traditional Mask Dance presented by Sani Monastery.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme by Karsha Junuma Cultural Association, Zanskar .
– Presentation of Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), Dharamsala (H.P) Village.
– Presentation of Famous song and Dance “Aliyatsoo” by folk Artist of Padum Village.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme : Traditional Dance of Rajasthan State ..
– Presentation of Cultural Programme :Stakmo Cultural Troupe, Zanskar.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme : Traditional Dance of Manipur State.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme : CAT Group, Leh.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme : Traditional Dogri Dance by Natya Rang, Jammu.
– Folk Song Presented by Legendary StakmoDorjey& Padma Dolkar
– Presentation by Zanskar Mock Marriage Rituals by NambardSkagiam Village.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme by Pata Trans Himalayan Empowerment Society, Lahaul of Himachal Pardesh State
– Presentation of Traditional Dance of Arunachal Pardesh State
– Presentation of Cultural Programme by Govt. Degree Collage Zanskar.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme by Shun Village.
– Presentation of Cultural Programme by Spiti Cultural Troupe (H.P)
– Presentation of Sword Dance by Zanskar Muslim Cultural Group, Padum.
– Presentation of Punjabi Dance by the Panjabi Group Village.
– Presentation of Zanskar Chabskyang Dance by Kanishka Cultural Group Padum
– Presentation of Balti Traditional Dance by Mendoktsar Dramatic Club, Kargil.
– Presentation of Traditional Zanskar Dance by Tungri Village.
– Presentation of Purgi Gazal by Art and Cultural Organisation Bodhkharboo.
– A Skit on the Theam “Dark Trap” by ChuskuITsgspa Zanskar.
01:00pm to 01:30pm Folk Music Performance:
– Presentation of Punjabi Sofi Song by Ms.Gurleen Kour, Punjab
– Presentation of Ladakhi Traditional Song by “DASHUGS” Band
– Presentation of Ghazal by Sh.Waqar Khan from Jammu & Kashmir
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm LUNCH BREAK
– White Water Rafting in Zanskar River
Afternoon Session
DAY TWO  21-09-2025
10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Cultural Programme:
  • Lharna.
  • Presentation of Folk song and Dance by Akshow Village.
  • Presentation of Rajasthani Dance
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Testa Village.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme:TraditionalDogri Dance by Natya Rang, Jammu.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Phy Village.
  • Folk Song by Zahida Tanannum
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Manipur.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Salapi village.
  • Folk Song by Chaman Lhare
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by CATS Leh.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Ranthaksha village.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme TIPA – HP.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Kargaik village.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Spiti HP.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Stongday village.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Raru village.
  • Presentation of Punjabi Dance by the Artist of Punjab.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Zangla village.
LUNCH BREAK
Afternoon Session
Cultural Programme:
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by ZBA Women.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Pibiting village.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Lahul-HP.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Icher village.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Zangla village.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by ZBA Women.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Pibiting village.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Lahul-HP.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Icher village.
  • Presentation of Cultural Programme by Techa Khasar village
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm BREAK
4:30 Pm to 10:00 pm Evening Live Music Concert.
  • Solo song by Padma Gyatso (Gyathug)
  • Solo Song by Stanzin Deldon
  • Solo Song by StobgaisStongday
  • Solo Song by Lobzang Dolma Ufti
  • Solo Song by Tsering Tundup Sani
  • Solo Song by Stanzin Dechan Testa
  • Solo Song by YoudonPhy
  • Solo Song by LobzangNamtak
  • Solo Song by Lobzang Testa
  • Solo Song by Reeshaw Tamang
  • Solo Song by LobzangChonzom
  • Solo Song by Jikmath Zangpo.
  • Solo song by SkarmaRock Padder J & K
  • Solo Song by Mohd Iliyas Spawo
  • Ibex Thrillers Band Ladakh Scout Regiment Centre.
  • Kargil Musical Band.
  • Sadiq Ali Ashore
  • Zahra Banoo
  • Solo performs by Dechan Chuskit.
  • Solo Song by RK Testa.
  • Solo Song by FurbuChuksa
  • Solo Song by PunchokTsokar
  • Solo Song by Kunchokpenzila
  • Solo Song by KK Tundup
  • Solo Song by StanzinGaskit
  • Solo Song by Stanzin Shayan
  • Solo song by Padma Dolkar
  • Perform by Dashoks Band Leh
  • Perform by StakmoDorjay Leh
  • Perform by Waqar Khan Band Srinagar
  • Perform by Faisal Band Leh
(Day-2) 21-09-2025 Parallel Activities
Parallel events DAY 2 VENUE
Traditional Archery Competition Sani
White Water Rafting (from Village Shella to Zangla/ Phey to Zangla) Village Shella to Zangla / Phey to Zangla
White Water Rafting
Traditional Horse Race “Starr Gyukks” Programme Venue
Yak Riding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk832hMl3kc
Singer : Stanzin Shayan
Lyricists & Composer:- Stanzin Shayan, Stanzin Skalzang ( Karnatakey), Stanzin Tundup, Tsewang Thinlay, Urgain Norbu, Rigzin Yangdol, Skitsal Garskit,
Music: Sagar Sharma ( Sagar Studio)
Recording: Dorjay Stakmo ( Dayang Studio)
Music Video : Finding Focus Production
Story: Stanzin Shayan
Poster: Tundup Skit (KKT)
Sponsor: Executive Councilor Er.Phuntsok Tashi. Stanzin Chostak ( Sking), Stanzin Lekden ( Skyagam), Stanzin Tsultim ( Gatuk), Passang Lhawang & Stanzin Dadul ( Kumick)
Starring / Cast
Stanzin Younten ( Kumick)
Stanzin Palkit ( Zangla)
Stanzin Norfail ( Shidshirak)
Pema Tashi ( Akshow)
Stanzin Lektsok ( Salapi)
Tashi Yangdol ( Markhim)
Stanzin Palzom ( RukRuk)
Stanzin Shayan (Padum)
Stanzin Tsetan ( Padum)
Jigmath Yangchen ( Zangla)
Stanzin Gawa ( Kumick)
Diskit Snon( Tahan).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-5WFckun40