AMPATI, DEC 9: A display of cultural mosaic blended with rendition of ethnic communities – Garo, Rabha, Hajong and Koch- reverberated in the air as the much awaited 2nd edition of “Dimchrang festival” with peace and harmony as its theme got underway in Ampati in South West Garo hills district on Tuesday.
The music, dance and the vibrant culture of the four communities were on display, as the carnival passed through the main through fare of the town, close to India-Bangladesh border.
The carnival was flagged off by parliamentary secretary home Winnerson D. Sangma in the presence of deputy commissioner, South West Garo hills Ram Singh and a host of other dignitaries.
A total of 25 tableaux displayed varied facets of life and government’s successful interventions. Of which, the tableaux displayed by election department caught the attention of the public as it depicted the “Indian Parliament” and the message “Right to vote”.
The other attraction was the depiction of India-Bangladesh border haat at Kalaichar by children, who were engaged in business deals, while both side of the border being guarded by personnel of BSF and BDR.
The Taktaki Koch culture club won the hearts of the locals as they showcased the vibrant indigenous culture and tradition of the Koch community, which was awarded the best tableau in the carnival.
Inaugurating the three day festival, parliamentary secretary home, Winnerson Sangma said, “The carnival has rightfully showcased the peaceful co-existence of the different communities of South West Garo Hills”.
He remarked that a festival like Dimchrang gives an opportunity for different communities to demonstrate and showcase their heritage by giving a platform for talents.
Sangma also urged the people to avail benefits of different government schemes for preservation of their culture.
“The festival provides amalgamation of communities and promotes the indigenous art forms”, said Ram Singh, deputy commissioner of South West Garo Hills.
He also informed that government under its flagship programme of “100 days festivity” will do several events across the district with 50 drums Wangala harvest festival on December 15 at Rongsangre village, near Ampati.
Meghalaya chief minister, Mukul Sangma will witness the festival on Wednesday. The attraction will be a fire dance from Goa and a musical night, besides indigenous games and sports, fancy dress and ethnic wear competition.- From Our Correspondent
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