The Shad Suk Mynsiem is an example of India’s rich cultural traditions and the whole world should learn more about the culture, dances and the Khasi community, Rajya Sabha MP Rakesh Sinha said at the centenary celebration over the weekend.
Sinha was the chief guest on the occasion while Arts and Culture Minister Sanbor Shullai was the guest of honour.
“I will take the Marbisu cultural programme to the Ministry of Culture and this programme should be acknowledged and encouraged and also be given financial help,” Sinha, who has taken a keen interest in Meghalaya in recent years, said.
He was also of the opinion that more should be done to exhibit the cultural traditions of the Khasi people in New Delhi and other parts of the country.
The three-day celebration of Shad Suk Mynsiem began on Friday. Nearly 2,150 dancers performed today, the final day. Seng Khasi Marbisu was established on February 20, 1920.
Speaking to the media persons today, the president of Seng Khasi Marbisu, R Kurbah, said that “Riew Seng”, those people who still hold on to their traditional religious belief and rituals, number around 600 households in Marbisu.
