Over 3,500 participants, ambassadors from eight nations attended Leh, June 22: The auspicious welcome ceremony of Pratham Sindhu Kumbh – 30th Sindhu Darshan Yatra was held at NDS Memorial Ground in Leh, marking the beginning of the annual spiritual and cultural event. The inaugural programme witnessed participation of more than 3,500 people and was attended by ambassadors from eight countries, giving the event an international dimension. The ceremony celebrated the theme of unity and cultural heritage through performances by artists from the North Zone Cultural Centre and cultural groups representing different states of the country.