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Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate options from the given ones. (1) Ladakh, renowned as India's cold desert is an enchanting place dotted with snow-clad Himalyas, verdant valleys, high passes, peaceful monks and beautiful monasteries. The fairs and festivals of Ladakh have played a key role to showcase the true Buddhist culture, and traditions of this sacred and enchanting land. Hemis Festival in one such prominent festival that attracts people from across the world. (2) The two day Hemis Festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and pomp all over the Ladakh region. The festival is organized in Hemis Gompa, which is one of the largest and richest Buddhist monasteries in the world. The Buddhist festival is held by the Lama Head to celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, the Tibetan Buddhism founder. (3) The Hemis Monastery is situated about 40 km away from Leh. It is a UNESCO world heritage site that is owned by Drukpa Lineage. The monastery is enveloped by the majestic mountains that captivate the attention of travelers visiting the monastery. The monastery was primarily founded by the first incarnation of Stagsang Raspa Newang Gyatso in the year 1630. There are several stupas made up of gold and silver and holy 'thankas' inside the monastery in addition to the copper - gilt statue of the Lord Buddha. (4) Hemis Festival is one of those festivals that reflect the history, tradition and Buddhist culture. One of the prime attractions of the festival is the mask dance performed by the Lamas of the Hemis monastery. The dance illustrates the victory of good over evil. The Lamas dress themselves in dazzlingly patterned brocades and perform the dance around the central flagpole, which is situated in the courtyard of the monastery. (5) The dance movements are typically slow and every mask worn by the Lamas represents certain deities. Some of the dance forms depict the popular Tibetan fables. What is the essence of the following statements in para ? "The fairs and festivals of Ladakh have played a key role of showcase the true Buddhist culture and traditions of this sacred and enchanting land".