Observing the first death anniversary of Late Tashi Rabgias, eminent Ladakhi scholar and renowned historian, Hill Council, Leh dedicated District Public Library, Leh in memory of Tashi Rabgias on October 28.

CEC, Hill Council, Leh, Tashi Gyalson termed late Late Tashi Rabgias a man of vision who focused and work for the preservation of local culture and tradition. He said that dedicating the District Public Library Leh to late Tashi Rabgias would be a small tribute to the renowned scholar from the Hill Council, Leh. He urged the people of Ladakh to utilize the library as an asset to explore and enrich the vast culture and tradition of Ladakh. 

He informed that the Executive Council of the LAHDC, Leh have passed major resolutions such as, the inclusion of Bhoti language in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution and making Bhoti language one of the official languages of the Union Territory of Ladakh. He also stated that to observe and follow the legacy of late Tashi Rabgias, his birthday will be celebrated as ‘Literature day’ in Leh from next year onward.  

MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal also stated that Ladakhis need to remember the contributions of such eminent scholars. He added that the youth of Ladakh should revisit the rich legacy left behind by late Tashi Rabgias in the field of art, culture, and literature and enhance the literature culture with the help of prominent scholars in the present time. 

Ladakh Buddhist Association Leh also organised a symbolic event to mark the 1st death anniversary of late Tashi Rabgias at the Chowkhang Vihara, Leh. CEC, MP, ECs, Councillors, heads of religious organisations, and various other dignitaries attended the event. His Eminence Urgyan Rinpoche was the chief guest during the occasion.  

Prominent scholars highlighted the life and achievements of Tashi Rabgias and stressed the need for preserving his legacy in modern Ladakh. They also spoke about their experiences working with eminent scholars and the contributions of late Tashi Rabgias in the field of art, culture, and literature. 

CEC Tashi Gyalson also e-launched the 2nd edition of ‘Ladags Phonya, Leh’ magazine of the Department of Information and Public Relations, Leh. A short film on the living legacy of late Tashi Rabgias was screened and a group song composed by the late scholar was performed during the event at the Chowkhang Vihara Leh.