Kargil, April 14(Scoop News)- As a part of a series of events under the banner of 2nd Apricot Blossom Festival (Chuli Mendoq), the Department of Tourism Kargil today organized a colorful program at Garkone village.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Wani, AD Tourism Kargil, Aga Syed Taha besides a number of national and international tourists, vloggers, village community members, Sarpanchs, folk artists and villagers were present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, ADC Kargil congratulated the Tourism Department for organizing the program on the onset of summer after long harsh winter in the region.
Highlighting the importance of organizing Chuli Mindoq festival, ADC said Garkone and adjoining villages in the vicinity produce quality apricot in the district.
He said that the district administration is committed to extend all possible support in order to give further push for the export of apricots to national and international markets.
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