India News | Assam: 8th Edition of Rongali Festival Displays Way of Life, Culture of Tribes and Communites in Guwahati
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Speaking to ANI, Shyamkanu Mahanta, organiser of the festival, said, "Rongali is being organised from June 21-23. Rongali started in 2015 and has now become one of the biggest organised festival in Assam. The festival showcases Assam's communities and tribes and is a platform of creativity and entrepreneurship. Rongali has created most of the designers, artists, and young musicians to showcase their talents. The festival helps create a lot of tourism in the state and has gained popularity."
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 23 (ANI): The 8th edition of the biggest festival in Assam, Rongali, that was held at Khanapara Ground in Guwahati displayed a large canvas of tribes and communities of Assam, showcasing their way of life and culture.
Speaking to ANI, Shyamkanu Mahanta, organiser of the festival, said, "Rongali is being organised from June 21-23. Rongali started in 2015 and has now become one of the biggest organised festivals in Assam. The festival showcases Assam's communities and tribes and is a platform for creativity and entrepreneurship. Rongali has created most of the designers, artists, and young musicians to showcase their talents. The festival helps create a lot of tourism in the state and has gained popularity."
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"Rongali is a platform of creativity, a large exhibition of art, North East India's popular musical festival, Rongali Fashion Weekend, and many more," he said.
According to the organisers, Rongali which is a platform of entrepreneurship, wherein a large exhibition of products from Assam has become a major attraction of the people.
The Rongali Music Awards also felicitated some outstanding musical talents of Assam, and the Rongali Entrepreneurship Award was also given to encourage the entrepreneurial culture of Assam.
Music shows, dances, and the cultures of different tribes were performed at the festival. Moreover, foods from different tribes were also available at the festival.
Rongali is a festival in Assam aimed at showcasing Assam as an ideal destination for investments, tourism, and business and promoting harmony in the state.
Rongali brings the best of Assam into a common platform in terms of music, dance, fashion, art, craft, colors and culture. (ANI)
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