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The International Himalayan Festival is a prominent festival held in McLeod Ganj, Kangra District every year in the month of December. It is sponsored by the Indo-Tibetan Friendship Society and supported by the Department of Tourism of Himachal Pradesh and the Central Administration of Tibet.
The festival is celebrated to signify that the Dalai Lama was conferred with The Nobel Peace Prize in the year 1985.This is a significant festival for Tibetans and is considered to be a symbol of global appreciation for the peace initiatives taken by the Dalai Lama.
The International Himalayan Festival is celebrated for three days as an endeavour to strengthen the harmony between the inhabitants of Himachal Pradesh and the Tibetans who live there. Visitors can enjoy various cultural shows and performances by artists of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, locals and children.
