Nongpoh, Oct 31: The two-day 34th Zonal Karbi Youth Festival organised by Karbi Cultural Society, Meghalaya Zone and All-Meghalaya Karbi Association concluded at AMKA Auditorium Hall, Umwang.
Nongpoh MLA Mayral Born Syiem attended the closing ceremony as chief guest, along with Boakajan MLA and KAAC EM Surya Rongphar, Nongpoh MDC Rona Khymdeit and other leaders.
Syiem extended financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh to Karbi Cultural Society and handed over a work order of Rs 25 lakh under the first phase of CM’s Special Development Fund for construction of a Cultural Centre at Purdua.
Addressing the gathering, he praised organisers for bringing the Karbi community together and stressed preserving indigenous culture, traditions and language.
He urged the youth to remain united and safeguard cultural identity for future generations.
The festival aimed at strengthening unity and promoting Karbi cultural heritage, with enthusiastic participation from Meghalaya and Assam.
