On Sunday, October 17, the birthday of Tashi Rabgias, Ladakh's eminent historian and poet, the Tashi Rabgias Foundation was inaugurated, in Tukchu village in Sakti, his birthplace.
Many prominent personalities attended the celebration to commemorate Tashi Rabgyas's life and work. It was decided that October 17 will henceforth be celebrated as Literature Day in Ladakh.

Tashi Rabgias passed away in 29 October 2020 at the age of 94. THF congratulates Mr. Sonam Gyatso, son of Tashi Rabgias for the publication of his father’s book, History of Maryul Ladakh, and for establishing the Foundation.

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