Baghmara, Jan 19:  The Rongara-Siju Constituency MLA and Chairman of Meghalaya State Health Advisory Board, Rakkam A Sangma, on Wednesday inaugurated the three-day Tyisam Festival 2022 at the Golden Beach of Baghmara in South Garo Hills.

Highlighting the various developmental activities being implemented by the MDA Government under the leadership of State Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, the Rongara-Siju MLA said the District is expected to see changes in terms of development within the next 5 to 10 years time.

He also encouraged the local entrepreneurs and farmers to utilize their skills and talents while the opportunity is being opened to them which will give them economic enhancement in near future.

The Local MLA also expressed his gratitude towards the District Administration for organizing the Tyisam Festival against all odds.  He also stated that the celebration of Tyisam Festival and culminating it on Meghalaya’s 50 years of statehood day is perhaps the biggest celebration in the entire state of Meghalaya.

In order to provide an outlet and exposure to the local industries and entrepreneurs, the District Expo 2022 is being held side by side on the same venue. Other attractions of the festival includes the  Musical Nights where famous bands from the entire Garo Hills are being invited to enthrall the public every evening. Besides, water sports and other indigenous games, singing, dancing, cooking, skit competition, fancy dress competition, flower, vegetable and fruit show, baby show and other cultural bonanza will take place during the three day event.

It may also be mentioned that the department of Information and Public Relations, South Garo Hills, has put up a photo exhibition showcasing the pictures of Meghalaya before and after statehood. Also, the video show on ‘Meghalaya Flashback-50 years’ was another highlight of the day.

The three-day long cultural extravaganza will culminate in a grand Golden jubilee celebration of Meghalaya Statehood on 21st January, 2022.