Daily Current Affairs / Ladakh to host its first Himalayan Film Festival from September 24
Category : Miscellaneous Published on: September 23 2021
· Leh, the union territory of Ladakh is hosting the first edition of The Himalayan Film Festival 2021 (THFF) from September 24 to 28 in the capital city.
· The five-day festival aims to create an interactive and exposure platform to promote aspiring local filmmakers and showcase Ladakh as an attractive film destination.
· The festival is being organized by Leh in association with the Directorate of Film Festivals under the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Important facts
About Ladakh
v Ladakh was established as a Union Territory of India on 31 October 2019.
v Capital: Leh, Kargilo
v Ladakh is also known as "Land of Passes"
v The region is administered by India as a union territory.
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