<span style="color: #222222;">The first-ever Ladakh Literature Festival began today at the ramparts of historic Leh Palace here today. Ladakh is going to transform as new Union Territory on a literary note with the three- day Ladakh Literature Festival. Already famous with famous scenic beauty tourism spots, Ladakh has a uniqueness to offer to the lovers of literature, art and culture.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> <br />'' Speaking on the inaugural of LLF, Leh Hill Council Chief Executive Officer Gyal P Wangyal said that the festival would grow in the times to come and unique culture, heritage and customs would impress the outside participants to write about Ladakh.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Member of Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said the LLF would help Ladakh to develop wisely and allow people to have literary outlook. University of Ladakh Vice Chancellor C Phunsog said such festivals take civilization, culture and society forward.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> <br />'' Divisional Commissioner Saugat Biswas said the Lit-Fest would open the culture, tradition, history and society to the world in a different way.<br />'' On the occasion,  a book titled Leh Khar Gis Khang Zigs authored by Gen Thupstan Paldan was released. </span><br />