Ladakh International Music Festival

Ladakh International Music Festival
‘LIMF’ 2022 at Col Sonam Wangchuk Stadium, Leh
Genre	Folk music
Location(s)	Ladakh, India
Country	India
Years active	2022-present
Inaugurated	30 April 2022 (2022-04-30)
Founder	Indian Army
Website	Official website

The Ladakh International Music Festival (LIMF) is an annual music festival held in Ladakh region of India. It aims to celebrate local culture, art, music and community.

Started in 2022, the festival is organised every year by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh (LAHIDC), Ladakh Art and Entertainment Alliance (LAEA) and Indian Army in collaboration with private media companies. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

History

The festival was first organised from 30 April 2022 to 2 May 2022 at Sonam Wangchuk Stadium in Leh. It was hosted by PictureTime media house in collaboration with the Indian Army. ^[5]

The festival paid tribute to the martyrs of the Galwan incident and war veterans of the Indian Army at Rezang La (18,045 ft) on 4 May 2022 by launching the Rezang La anthem. ^{[5] [6]} Musicians from across the country such as Joi Barau, and Tetseo Sisters, and bands including Indian Ocean along with six local bands from Leh, performed for the event. ^{[7] [6]}

Programming

The festival is aimed at paying tribute to the martyrs of Indian Army and to showcase local talent, music, culture, art and community. ^{[6] [8] [7]}

2023 edition

The 2013 edition included fashion show at the world’s highest paved road, Umling La, in an attempt to achieve a Guinness world record. ^[9] The event was hosted by Ladakh Art and Entertainment Alliance in collaboration with the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council and the Indian Army. ^{[10] [11] [12] [13]}

References

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2. "Featuring bands like Indian Ocean, a music festival in Ladakh seeks to celebrate our soldiers". India Today. 26 April 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
3. India, Rolling Stone (27 April 2022). "Indian Ocean, Tetseo Sisters, Joi Barua and More are Headed to Ladakh International Music Festival 2022". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
4. "Ladakh International Music Festival blends local and international tunes". madhyamamonline.com. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
5. IANS (22 April 2022). "Maiden Ladakh International Music Festival from April 30". The Statesman. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
6. "First Ladakh International Music Festival concludes in Leh". Sarkaritel.com. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
7. https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/event-detail.htm?27693
8. "This Year's Ladakh International Music Festival Has A Fashionable Twist | Femina.in". www.femina.in. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
9. "Ladakh To Host World Record Making Fashion Show With Globe's Top Beauty Pageant Winners". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
10. "Ladakh International Music Festival returns with unique fashion show, deets inside". ANI News. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
11. Raina, Irfan (18 July 2023). "2nd edition of 'Ladakh Music Festival' to return with mega fashion show". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
12. Staff, O. T. (20 July 2023). "Music With Altitude The 2023 Ladakh International Music Fest Is Back". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
13. "Ladakh International Music Festival returns with unique fashion show to be held at world's highest motorable road Umling La at 19,022 ft". Mid-day. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2025.