Participants in traditional attire during the 5th edition of Northeast Fiesta held at Eastwood village in Jalandhar, Punjab.
Agartala, October 29 (MExN): The 5th edition of Northeast Fiesta drew around 800 to 1000 attendees at Eastwood village in Jalandhar, Punjab on October 25 and 26.
Organised by North-East Students’ Organization Jalandhar (NESOJ), the Northeast Fiesta showcased traditional dances, folk music, crafts, and culinary specialties unique to the eight Northeastern states, including Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim.
The festival was inaugurated by Major Duzu Kiso, Assistant Director of the Army Postal Service, alongside chief guest Dr Himanshu Agrawal, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar, Government of Punjab. In his inspiring address, Dr. Agrawal highlighted the vital role of cultural exchange in building bridges between communities. He emphasised that the district administration is committed to supporting the welfare of Northeast students, encouraging them to actively participate in cultural initiatives and share their rich heritage with the wider community.
The day two guests included Dr Saurabh Lakhanpal, Senior Dean of Division of Student Welfare at Lovely Professional University, along with Er Temsuzulu, Deputy General Manager of Marketing Division at Jalandhar Terminal, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, and Er Yashpal Aithmian, Chief Manager at Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
The Northeast Fiesta showcased a series of captivating cultural performances, including traditional dances, an ethnic fashion show, skit performances, and a band performance, all celebrating the rich heritage of the North-East. Additionally, the event featured exhibition and food stalls, offering a wide variety of North Eastern culinary delights and sustainable handicrafts.
