Heights of fashion: Ladakh to host high-altitude international fashion runway
Fashionistas get ready! Ladakh is gearing up for a unique event. It is all set to host a one-of-a-kind fashion show at the world's highest motorable road, Umling La at an altitude of 19,022 feet (about 5797m). This event, called the Ladakh International Fashion Runway, will be part of the Ladakh International Music Festival and is scheduled from August 23 to September 3.
What to look forward to?
The pageant will feature women leaders from G20 countries and guest countries. Several reigning Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss Earth winners will be participating in the event, according to reports. Among the notable names are Vanshika Parmar, Miss Earth, India; Giulia Ragazzini, Miss Earth, Italy; Yuumi Kato, Miss Universe, Japan; Luissa Burton, Miss Earth, United Kingdom; and Rafah Nanjeba Torsa, Miss World, Bangladesh.
The event aligns with the spirit of elevating the G20
The event's objective is to foster unity among the G20 countries. Following the principles of the G20, each model will add half a pound of sand from their respective home country to a concrete mix, which will then be poured into Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the world's tallest creative mold. Additionally, the participants will exchange ideas on promoting empowerment through peace and friendship.
Associating local values with worldly decisions
The entire event is known as the Ladakh Art and Entertainment Alliance (LAEA). Throwing light on the event details, Tashi Gyalson, Chairman of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) said in a statement, "As unique the initiative is, it is important to associate local values with worldly decisions. That is what we intend to do with Ladakh Arts and Entertainment Alliance."
'An honor to host this in Ladakh'
"This magnum opus will not only promote Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam but also bring a strong message to the world to face love, peace, and harmony. What an honor and a matter of immense pride for us to host this spectacular event in Ladakh," Gyalson added.
Aiming for a Guinness World Record
Umling La, in the heart of the Himalayas, attracts nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers with its rugged landscape and panoramic vistas. The mountain pass is often on the milestone checklist among adventure geeks. The event, organized by LAEA and led by Pankaj Gupta, aims to create a new Guinness World Record for the highest elevation fashion ramp, set at 19,022 feet on Umling La.
