Diplomat Correspondent
Leh: DD, A book on ‘History and Culture of Wanla’ Launched during Wanla Lonpo Festival.
In a moment of immense pride for the people of Wanla village and the entire Ladakh region, a new book titled “Wanla- History and Culture” authored by Sonam Angchok, a dedicated farmer and native of Wanla village, was officially launched on 10th July 2025.
The launch took place during the inaugural Wanla Lonpo Festival, the first of its kind celebrated in the village to honour its rich heritage and ancestral legacies.
The book was formally released by the Chief Guest, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, Chief Executive Councilor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Leh, in the presence of several dignitaries, local leaders, guests, and villagers of the Wanla.
The event witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of villagers, youth, and cultural enthusiasts who came together to celebrate Wanla’s past, present, and aspirations for the future.
Sonam Angchok’s book is a heartfelt documentation of the history, cultural traditions, oral narratives, and architectural heritage of Wanla – a historically significant village in the Sham region of Ladakh. As a farmer deeply rooted in his land and community, Sonam Angchok brings a unique and authentic perspective to local history and cultural knowledge, often overlooked in mainstream academic discourses.DD