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The Losar festival marks the beginning of New year in Ladakh and Tibet region and falls in December.
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Losar is Tibetan word for ‘new year’.
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It is considered to be the most important festival of the region.
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It is an important social and religious celebration in Ladakh.
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Ladakhi Buddhists make religious offering before their deities in the domestic shrines or in the Gompas.
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A medley of cultural events, ancient rituals and also traditional performances are performed during this festival.
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There is blaring music events accompanied with dancing and celebration, dinner with relatives.
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Houses are decorated with good luck signs.
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Prayer flags are hoisted in important religious places to welcome the new year.