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Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Ladakh. Spituk Gustor, the annual celebrations of Ladakhi culture and traditional heritage began on 30 January 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spituk Gustor Festival, a two-day annual celebration of Ladakhi culture and traditional heritage celebrated on 30th & 31st January 2022 in Leh and Ladakh Union Territory. To witness the colourful festivities, devotees arrive at the Spituk Monastery every year and attend the colourful mask dance locally called “Chams”.

Detailed explanation-3: -Spituk Gustor is a festival held at Ladakh. This annual festival takes place at the Spituk monastery. It is held in the 11th month of the Tibetan calendar. The festival happens as a symbol of the victory of good over evil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Losar Festival is celebrated in Ladakh on 24th December 2022. The Losar Festival or the Ladakhi New year is a major socio-religious festival of Ladakh celebrated during winter. The Losar Festival will continue for nine days from the new year.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Hemis Festival is celebrated in honour of the sage, Padmasambhava also known as Guru Rimpoche. Rimpoches are believed to be reincarnations of Lord Buddha. This festival celebrates his birthday. The festival takes place in Hemis Gompa, the largest and richest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh.