#Culture

Sikkim CM Praises Newar Community at Indrajatra Festival

CM Prem Singh Tamang honored the Newar community's historic contributions during the state-level Indrajatra celebration held on September 25, 2026.

Riya Lepcha • 26 Sep 2026

Nagaland Governor Pushes to Document Indigenous Traditions

Governor Nand Kishore Yadav released two books on Naga heritage, urging urgent documentation of indigenous knowledge systems for future generations.

Naro Jamir • 25 Sep 2026

Guwahati Hosts Srimanta Sankardev Heritage Festival This October

Guwahati will host the third Bina Chowdhury Srimanta Sankardev Heritage Festival on October 8 and 9 to celebrate Assamese culture and traditions.

Bibar Daimary • 24 Sep 2026

Academy of Indigenous Music Stages Holi Sankirtan to Save Ancient Art

The Academy of Indigenous Music performed traditional Holi Sankirtan in Imphal East to help revitalize the fading Manipuri devotional art form.

Ranjana Devi • 23 Sep 2026

Sikkim Chief Minister Honors Vishwakarma Community Contributions

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang praised the Vishwakarma community for their craftsmanship during a recent celebration held in Gangtok.

Aiden Bhutia • 23 Sep 2026

Tripura University Launches Six-Day Translation Workshop

Tripura University launched a six-day national workshop exploring the intersection of language, identity, and cultural translation.

Ayan Debbarma • 21 Sep 2026

Assam Leaders Honor Srimanta Sankardeva on 578th Birthday

Assam officials marked Srimanta Sankardeva's 578th birthday, highlighting the saint's cultural influence and key literary works on his life.

Timungpi Terang • 21 Sep 2026

MRTF Demands Vivanta Remove Digitally Altered Ganesha Waterfall Post

Meghalaya groups call on Vivanta hotel to pull a digital edit of Nohkalikai Falls, citing cultural distortion and the need for greater local sensitivity.

NEWire Desk • 21 Sep 2026

Assam Traditional Namghar Heads to Pune Campus

Sarhad Pune will open a traditional Assamese Namghar on September 30 to boost cultural exchange and national integration for students and residents.

Timungpi Terang • 20 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Honors Cultural Icon Zubeen Garg With Special Tributes

Meghalaya held city-wide events to honor singer Zubeen Garg. The Assamese Community and USTM gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the late icon.

NEWire Desk • 20 Sep 2026

Manipur Readies Sangai Ethnic Park for World Tourism Day

Manipur officials and volunteers cleaned Sangai Ethnic Park in Moirang Khunou to prepare for state-level World Tourism Day celebrations in 2026.

Ratan Singh • 19 Sep 2026

Sikkim Aims to Lead Himalayan Creative Economy

Sikkim plans to boost its economy by blending indigenous culture with digital entrepreneurship, according to Press Secretary Yougan Tamang.

Riya Lepcha • 19 Sep 2026

Nagaland 1979 Photo Exhibit Extended After High Attendance

A popular photography exhibition showcasing Nagaland in 1979 has been extended until September 25 following a successful run at the Kohima state museum.

Kiyeto Swu • 19 Sep 2026

Mizoram Minister Pushes to Revive Traditional Mizo Values

Mizoram minister C Lalsawivunga urges citizens to look past performance and revive traditional values like Tlawmngaihna while funding a heritage site.

Ethan Ralte • 18 Sep 2026

Rajmata Express Wins Assam Champupara Boat Race

The Rajmata Express team took top honors at the ninth annual Champupara boat race on the Kolohi River, drawing thousands to watch the traditional event.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Sep 2026

Mizoram gears up for three-day Anthurium Festival

Mizoram will host the Anthurium Festival from October 1 to 3 in Mamit district to boost local tourism, featuring adventure sports and cultural events.

Chawngthu Fanai • 17 Sep 2026

Dimapur Youth Showcase Cultural Talent at District Festival

Dimapur hosted its District Level Youth Festival on September 16, where winners in folk arts and declamation moved closer to state-level competition.

Naro Jamir • 17 Sep 2026

Manipur Pushes to Save Ancient Scripts and Historical Records

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh wants to preserve state archives and is planning incentives for citizens who safeguard ancient manuscripts.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 15 Sep 2026

The Sacred Blades and Crowns of Arunachal Pradesh

In Arunachal Pradesh, the dao blade and byopa headgear serve as vital cultural icons, blending indigenous craftsmanship with modern conservation efforts.

Rinchen K • 15 Sep 2026

Children Perform Traditional Folk Theatre in Longleng

Nagaland students finished a week-long folk theatre workshop in Longleng aimed at preserving indigenous storytelling and cultural heritage.

Kiyeto Swu • 15 Sep 2026