North East Festival is back in the Capital

Enjoy food, fashion, handicrafts, music and dance from the North East at the fifth edition of the ongoing North East Festival (NEF).

The festival is on till November 5 at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Janpath. Besides showcasing 30 dance forms from the region, it also features artiste Ram Vijay Bhaona presenting a mask presentation of Natum Kamalabari Sattra of Majuli, Assam, and the rhythms of Manipur. Bringing together 150 weavers and artisans to show their magic, the fest is being supported by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation.

“Various northeastern states and developmental councils are presenting investment and tourism potential of the region,” said Shyamkanu Mahanta, the fest’s chief organiser.

The extravaganza also has a buyer-seller meet, and design weekend, where top designs from the northeastern region will be on display. It will be presented by northeastern models.

Organic North East, an organic hub, will offer various products of the region including food processing.

Around 30 stalls will present cuisines from the region. One of the major attractions of the festival this year is the NEF Rock Battle, which will see the top rock bands of Delhi’s biggest colleges fight it out in a competition.

There will also be storytelling sessions on famous folk tales of the northeast and tattoo artists from the region.