Mawkyrwat, January 8, 2013: With a view to promote the traditional culture and aesthetics of the region, the South West Khasi Hills District Arts and Culture Society, supported by the Directorate of Arts and Culture, will host the first ever “IONG-LAJONG” festival at the Maharam Higher Secondary School, Mawkyrwat on the 18th January 2013.
The gala event will commence with a half marathon with the election slogans “Run for Democracy” and “come and vote”. In the evening, the Cultural programme at 4pm will showcase a display of ethnic apparels with the indigenous and Fashion sequences designed by Arif Mukhim and the Colours of the North East designed by Yana Ngoba. Performances by top local bands Wild Tears, Cadenza and Scatter, traditional songs, folk dance of the Khasis, Garos and the Hajongs unique Dance of a hundred warriors will add more colour to the Festival.
Besides there will also be comedies and skits performance by Sanriti Nongsiej, the top ten finalist of Meghalaya Dancing Star and a memorable rendition of modern Khasi songs by Rana Kharkongor.(SP News)
