#Culture

Bomdila Connect Carnival Launches Bid to Revive West Kameng Tourism

Bomdila hosted a cultural carnival to boost tourism, featuring traditional dances and environmental initiatives led by local officials and community groups.

Rinchen K • 24 Jul 2026

Experts Call to Save Khasi Language at Memorial Lecture

Scholars at the Rev Dr John Roberts Annual Memorial Lecture urged immediate action to preserve the Khasi language as a core pillar of cultural identity.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

Tripura Launches Seven-Day Kharchi Festival at Historic Temple

Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the week-long Kharchi Puja in Tripura, emphasizing heritage preservation, communal unity, and environmental awareness.

Ayan Debbarma • 23 Jul 2026

Tripura Kicks Off Seven-Day Kharchi Festival at Historic Temple

Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the annual Kharchi Puja in Khayerpur, focusing on cultural unity, heritage preservation, and tree planting.

Ayan Debbarma • 22 Jul 2026

Tripura Kicks Off Weeklong Kharchi Festival at Historic Temple

Tripura launched its seven-day Kharchi Festival on Wednesday, celebrating the Chaturdasha Devata with prayers, environmental initiatives, and state leaders.

Ayan Debbarma • 22 Jul 2026

Assam down town University Screens Award-Winning Documentaries

Assam down town University showcased five cultural documentaries at its Guwahati campus to highlight institutional film production and storytelling.

Bibar Daimary • 22 Jul 2026

Assam artists push to move Kamrupi beyond comedy

Creative professionals in Assam gathered to elevate Kamrupi from a comedic dialect to a respected language for serious art and literature.

Bibar Daimary • 21 Jul 2026

France and Meghalaya Target Deeper Sports and Cultural Ties

France and Meghalaya officials met in Kolkata to discuss athlete exchanges, technical sports partnerships, and future cultural cooperation initiatives.

Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Scales Wangala Festival to 1,000 Drums for Golden Jubilee

Meghalaya marks the Wangala Festival Golden Jubilee with 1,000 drums, expecting over one lakh visitors and major infrastructure upgrades to boost tourism.

Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026

New Book Highlights Historic Ties Between Khasi and Karbi Communities

Hirolfsberg Rongphar released a book in Shillong detailing the deep cultural and historical connection between the Khasi-Jaintia and Karbi peoples.

Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026

Assam Minister Inaugurates Chilarai Statue and Cultural Center in Bongaigaon

Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah opened a new statue and community center in Bongaigaon to honor the historic legacy of Bir Chilarai.

Timungpi Terang • 20 Jul 2026

New Traditional Khühu Opened in Chozuba Village

Officials inaugurated a new Nyekhatso Shema Khühu in Chozuba village to serve as a community hub for social discourse and cultural preservation.

Naro Jamir • 20 Jul 2026

Shillong Celebrates 212th Birth Anniversary of Poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya

Shillong honored legendary poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya on his 212th birthday at a special event held at the Gorkha Pathshala Higher Secondary School.

NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026

Tiwa Community Honors Warrior Jungal Balahu With New Statue

The Tiwa Autonomous Council honored warrior Jungal Balahu with a new statue in Morigaon and finished a two-week cultural workshop to preserve their heritage.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Jul 2026

Northeast India Festival Draws Hundreds to London

The United Colours of North East India Festival in London brought 500 people together to celebrate the heritage of eight Indian states on July 11.

Ratan Singh • 18 Jul 2026

Nagaland Education Official Demands Academic Backing for Tribal Languages

Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome urges institutional support and academic growth for Naga languages to ensure cultural preservation and education quality.

Naro Jamir • 17 Jul 2026

Sikkim Revives Ancient Rankey Bhoot Ritual in Namchi

Namchi hosts the 2026 Rankey Mela, featuring traditional torch rallies and the symbolic burning of the Rankey Bhoot to celebrate Sikkim's cultural heritage.

Riya Lepcha • 16 Jul 2026

Nagaland Roundup: Training Starts, Youth Events and Official Visits

Nagaland highlights include mandatory staff training, a summer camp for 187 children, an MP's visit to the Governor, and cultural showcases in London.

Naro Jamir • 16 Jul 2026

Nagaland Roundup: From London Fashion to Mandatory Staff Training

Nagaland highlights include a summer camp for 187 children, new mandatory staff training, a gubernatorial visit, and cultural showcases in London.

Naro Jamir • 15 Jul 2026

Sikkim's Rare Rankey Bhoot Ritual Returns for Namchi Mela

The Namchi Rankey Mela returns July 16, featuring a traditional effigy burning ritual to bless harvests and showcase Sikkim's unique cultural heritage.

Riya Lepcha • 15 Jul 2026