{
  "id": 5329417,
  "title": "Drass Festival 2026: Two-Day Celebration In Ladakh To Showcase Local Culture And Traditions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/drass-festival-2026-two-day-celebration-in-ladakh-to-showcase-local",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T12:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/drass-festival-2026-two-day-celebration-in-ladakh-to-showcase-local-culture-and-traditions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Drass Festival is a two-day cultural event set to take place in Drass, Ladakh, from September 4 to September 5, 2026. Known as the Gateway to Ladakh, Drass is one of the coldest inhabited places in the world and boasts a rich cultural heritage shaped by its unique history, communities, and Himalayan landscape. The festival aims to highlight the tourism, cultural, and adventure potential of Drass, providing visitors with a platform to experience the region beyond its scenic beauty.\n\nThe festivities will include a variety of activities such as eco-adventure and nature tours, visits to heritage sites, Horse Polo, Tent Pegging, cultural programs, youth activities, traditional music, folk performances, local cuisine, handicrafts, and cultural presentations. The event will also serve as a platform for local artists, artisans, and performers to showcase their talents and connect with visitors.\n\nDeputy Commissioner Drass, Imtiyaz Kacho, announced the festival, expressing excitement among the populace and interest from Ladakh and beyond. Kacho emphasized the District Administration's efforts to revive the festival in a smaller format to promote Drass as a sustainable tourist destination, focusing on its natural scenery, vibrant culture, heritage, adventure tourism, and traditional sports.",
  "summary": "The Drass Festival is a cultural adventure event which is held in Drass, Ladakh. Also known as the Gateway to Ladakh, the festival is set to bring the cultural richness and traditions of the Drass region in Ladakh into the spotlight through a two-day celebration. This year, the festival is set to begin from September 4 and it will run until September 5, 2026. Known as one of the coldest inhabited…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}