In commemoration of the death anniversary of Tashi Rabgais, Yige Publication, Tashi Rabgais Memorial Trust (TRMT), and the District Library, Leh, organized a book launch event themed Perspectives of Youth and the Way Forward at the District Library on October 28. Three reprinted books by Tashi Rabgais—Ladakh: Tradition and Change, Sustainable Spirituality in Buddhism, and Jigsten Kuntu Gawe Luu (poems and songs)—were officially launched.

A documentary film was screened, celebrating Tashi Rabgais’s legacy, his contributions to Ladakhi society and Buddhism, and his achievements in literature.

On this 4th death anniversary, Chief Guest Stanzin Chospel, Executive Councillor for Art and Culture, LAHDC Leh, highlighted that Tashi Rabgais’s birth anniversary is celebrated on October 17 as Ladakh Literature Day in honor of his writings and contributions. He emphasized the importance of recognizing and reviving Rabgais's work and underscored the collective aim to support upcoming writers and encourage national-level literary achievements. He urged that Rabgais’s visionary works should reach the people of Ladakh.

Dr. Sonam Wangchuk, President of the Ladakh Cultural Forum (LCF), described Tashi Rabgais as a bridge between historic and modern research in Ladakh. He expressed concern over the growing gap between youth and scholars and noted the lack of youth participation in such events. He also acknowledged LAHDC Leh for bestowing the Rpal Ngam Duston award on Rabgais, stating that he deserved even more recognition than he received in his lifetime. Dr. Wangchuk recalled Rabgais’s roles in various organizations, including his position as an officer in the Information Department, where he wrote many of his journals.

TRMT President Wangyal Tsering shared that Rabgais had a profound concern for Ladakh's art, language, and culture, all of which are reflected in his writings. He emphasized the trust's commitment to imparting Rabgais's visions and knowledge to today’s youth, addressing the region’s limited number of writers and readers. He also shared the trust's objectives to offer a platform for emerging scholars to share their views and thanked LAHDC Leh for financially supporting the digitization of Tashi Rabgais’s composed songs.

Aligned with the event's theme, young scholars, artists, and writers shared their perspectives. Padma Angmo, an author, reviewed Ladakh: Tradition and Change; Tsewang Nurboo, a doctoral student and vocalist with Dashugs Band, analyzed Poems and Songs; Jigmet Angmo, artist and author of Dungjonma, Ladakh's first graphic novel; and Chemat Dorjey, sculptor and founder of Spindle Art Studio, presented their views.

Among those present Director of LeDeG Eshey Tundup, Nawang Tsering Shakspo, Sonam Wangchuk, SECMOL, Phuntsok Ladakhi, along with other authors, writers, artists, and distinguished guests.