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In Ladakh, occasions such as births, deaths, the harvest, a commemoration for a deceased lama or the founding of a monastery, and above all the New Year celebration (Losar) used to celebrate big fstivals. There is a lot of singing and dancing and many old stories are told that are part of the cultural heritage of the Ladakhis.
Most festivals take place in winter, but there are also a few in summer. And overall, the festivals organized by the monasteries are the most exciting and fascinating of all! With the appearances of the monks in brightly colored silk robes and the most diverse expressive masks ...
The Hemis Festival is one of the most famous monastic festivals. It takes place in memory of the great saint Padmasambhava, the founder of Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. The sacred dances - which tell the dramatic story of his life and mission - are represented by masked monks dressed in valuable brocade robes.
In the year of the monkey (every 12th year, most recently in 2016) there is a special event - here in the Hemis monastery. In addition to other valuable pieces, there will also be a large thangka by Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) on display in the courtyard.
The following festival dates vary from year to year as they depend on the Tibetan lunar calendar. We have listed the dates for 2020 for you here:
