Shillong, Oct 23: As part of the Golden Jubilee celebration of West Khasi Hills District, the district administration in collaboration with the Tourism Department, Haikai Travels and Mynni Mawbri Multipurpose PACCS Ltd organised Kite Flying and Traditional Horse Riding competitions at Mynni Mawbri Playground on Friday.
The event brought together the local community and traditional horse riding enthusiasts, adding colour and cultural significance to the district’s 50th year celebrations.
The programme was witnessed by Superintendent of Police Herbert Kharkongor, BDO Mawshynrut R. Kharkongor, Tourist Officer Marc A. N. Diengdoh, the Rangbah Shnong of Mynni Mawbri and members of surrounding communities.
In the Traditional Horse Racing, Thup ridden by Kynsaiborlang Wahlang secured first place, followed by Thup Rit ridden by Wosligen Wahlang in second and Nika ridden by Eric Kharbani in third.
In the Horse Show Competition, Kulai Saw presented by Sabut Wahlang won first place, Lai Lieh presented by Pleindar Sangriang won second and Koh Mut presented by Beindinglan L. Marshillong won third.
In Kite Flying, Zachary Khongtim won for highest flying kite, Jubilathmu Mawlieh for most creative kite and Khraw Mawlieh for biggest kite that flew.
Consolation prizes were given to John F. Khyriem, Pynshaibor Marwein, Kailas Lyngdoh Nonglait, Longkmen Jat and John Marwein.
Organisers said the competitions provided a memorable highlight of the Golden Jubilee celebrations while preserving indigenous heritage and encouraging community participation.
