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Ladakh has always been "Crossroads of High Asia" and has server as a conveyor channel of diverse cultural ideologies between the major cultural areas lying beyond its barrier.
Leh was an important trade centre of Central Asia from time immemorial and was a meeting place of the people of different nationalities. The region witnessed the ups and downs of "Great Game" in the 19th Century.
Despite its rugged terrain and remoteness explorers, preachers, spies, soldiers and tourists have traversed the region for centuries. Many of them have written books based on their observations and experiences which provide wealth of information about social , cultural and political life of the region for different periods.
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During its long history, Ladakh was exposed to the cultures of its neighboring regions and its centuries of composite culture has found expression in its monuments, monasteries, folklore, oral literature, art forms and festivals. With the passage of time, it evolved its own unique culture and it possesses a vigorous cultural identity. The monasteries of Ladakh are treasure-house of rare statues exquisite wall paintings, ancient thankas (Painting on cloth) , precious antique pieces and artifacts.
The religious painting and sculptures are living in Ladakh, Ancient stone carvings, images and inscriptions are found throughout the region. In the sphere of music, Ladakh has served a vehicle to introduce instrumental music comprising aboe and kettle drum to Tibet, which were played in the official Ceremonies and public functions of the Tibetan Government headed by Dalai Lama. Ladakh inherits both religious and temporal musical instruments.
With the globalization, Ladakh has considerably changed and perception of tourists about the region has changed too. However, Ladakh has retained its traditional characteristics by and large.
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