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Artistes from Northeastern states presenting a song during the Northeast Fiesta held in Punjab.[/caption]
Dimapur, April 23 (EMN): A two-day 4th edition of Northeast Fiesta was held on April 20 and 21. The two-day event was organised by Northeast Students’ Organisation (NSO), Jalandhar, in association with Viva Collage, Jalandhar.
With the aim of celebrating culture, connecting people and transforming life, Northeast Fiesta- the biggest carnival of Northeast India in Punjab- was organised to showcase the cultural diversity of all the Northeastern states of India to all the people of Punjab with a cultural exchange programme to foster integrity, prosperity and excellence.
During the day, exhibition on handicraft, handloom, art, traditional sport, photography and tourism were presented from all the eight Northeastern states. All the eight states presented their traditional folk music and dance and mesmerised the guests and the local visitors alike. A few northeast-based musical bands and from Jalandhar have also participated on both the days.
During discussion sessions, eminent speakers from various start-ups such as Zero Cubes Studios, Totell, Axom Arunachal Resort and Nursery from Northeast region spoke about the importance of trade and commerce in the region.
Dr. Jai Inder Singh, chief guest and SDM of Phagwara, Punjab, congratulated the students for bringing the cultural diversity of Northeast in Punjab and expressed best wishes for the success of the festival.
Famous Hindi rock band “The Dakoha Stop” enthralled the audience with their numbers.
Talented designers Linthoi from Manipur presented her fashion line-up, while cultural fashion shows were also displayed by the eight northeastern states. Cultural folkdances and folksongs from eight Northeastern states were showcased during the 4th edition of Northeast Fiesta.
Singing talents of the Northeast such as Ophilia Kharluki from Meghalaya and Fable from Nagaland enthralled the audience of Punjab.
“Northeast Fiesta is a platform to bridge the gap between the Northeastern states of India and showcased the cultural beauty of respective states to the people in Punjab and also provide a platform for young talented designers, singers and many more,” said Komal Chutia, head of Totell media and publicity.
The entire event moments and glimpses were captured and covered by a young entrepreneur Hemanga Deka and his Zero Cube Studios team from Assam.
All the Punjabi people were mesmerised by the amazing colours of Northeast. One local resident was quoted as saying, “Such kind of cultural event is reducing the barriers between Northern India and Northeastern India.” He added that he always eagerly wait for Northeast Fiesta to happen.