Chemrey Angchok Festivals - चेम्रे अंग्चोक

Chemrey Angchok is an important festival in Ladakh. An annual festival, it is held with much revelry in this Himalayan city. The city comes alive during the festivals and Chemrey Angchok is one such famous festival in Ladakh.

In Ladakh, most of the festivals are held generally based on the monasteries and Gompas. Shachukul monastery is one such monastery in Ladakh. Located at an altitude of 14, 000 feet is the Shachukul Monastery in Ladakh. The Chemrey Angchok is centered on this monastery.

On the 28th and 29th day of the 9th month of the Tibetan calendar the Chemrey Angchok is celebrated. The dances of this annual festival draw tourists from all over. Founded in the year 1664 the Chemrey monastery celebrates this festival annually. Generally held during mid November, the Chemrey festival is held during the winters. The festival is marked by a unique dance performance that attracts tourists from all over. The dancers portray the victory of good and evil and also the lives and stories of other Buddhist and Tibetan divinities.

Time of Celebration Festivals

It is celebrated in the month of November. Held annually in this Himalayan city, Chemrey Angchok is an important festival. During November, tourists from all over come to attend this festival in Ladakh. The Chemrey Angchok Festival is held during the winter seasons.

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