Speaking at the inaugural Tura Me'gong International Literary Festival 2023, organized by Don Bosco College, Tura in collaboration with A'chik Literature Society (ALS) on Saturday, the CM expressed his gratitude and conveyed his vision for future Litfests to be more inclusive, drawing writers and scholars from across the state and the nation.
“It was a night to remember! Did not feel like we were in Garo Hills. The crowd knew all the numbers so well. I truly enjoyed the performance,” said Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma while interacting with Bollywood Singer Armaan Malik.
Two mega festivals of the state and both had a similar start. If the wash-out of Day 1 of Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2023 in November in Ri-Bhoi district wasn’t enough, the Me’gong Festival in West Garo Hills in December met a similar fate on Thursday as rain god played spoilsport once again, despite the events being 20 days apart.
The globally acclaimed pop group, Vengaboys, has stirred excitement as they gear up for the upcoming Me•gong Festival at Baljek Airport, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. The festival, scheduled from December 7th to 9th, promises a three-day extravaganza of music, culture, and festivities.
Toxic Pony, a band from Jowai, West Jaintia Hills District, has won the Red Ribbon Superstar Meghalaya Icon 2023, a rock band music contest aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS amongst the youth of the state.
Nostalgia Boutique Cafe and Rooftop265 in collaboration with Nokpante records came together to organise a lively ‘Block Party’ at Hawakhana in West Garo Hills district on Monday evening.
