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      Special programmes at Kongthong Song & Whistling Village to recognize its unique cultural practices

      To recognize the unique cultural practice of “Jingrwai Iawbei” or musical name calling of Kongthong Village which also has earned the village a distinction of being India’s nominee as “Best Tourism Village”to the UNWTO, the various departments and stakeholders are collaborating in the present period by organizing several activities at Kongthong village to highlight &;recognize its unique cultural practice ,which has earned it several accolades within the state and also at International levels

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      Shillong ( Meghalaya), Nov 14 : Joining hands with the rest of the country, to commemorate the ensuing “Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas” –Tribal Pride Week ,being launched on Nov 15 , to recognize the valiant efforts of tribal freedom fighters, a Special Programme was held at Kongthong Song & Whistling Village over the weekend to recognize the unique cultural practices of the village as part of the continuing celebrations of Tribal Pride Week.


      The programme was anchored by the Department of Arts & Culture in collaboration with Tourism,Sports Departments, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT),CRPF,Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU)and the village authorities who actively joined hands to commemorate the “Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas” in a befitting & meaningful manner.


      To recognize the unique cultural practice of “Jingrwai Iawbei” or musical name calling of Kongthong Village which also has earned the village a distinction of being India’s nominee as “Best Tourism Village”to the UNWTO, the various departments and stakeholders are collaborating in the present period by organizing several activities at Kongthong village to highlight &;recognize its unique cultural practice ,which has earned it several accolades within the state and also at International levels.


      Amongst the plethora of activities ,and in recognition of the unique cultural space it occupies, the village was awarded two special artistic plaques awarded by Arts & Culture Department & Tourism Departments respectively ,which were handed over to the Village authorities & to the custodians of Kongthongs unique cultural practise.
      The NIFT prepared 75 flags and distributed it to the performers as part of Azadi Ka Mahotsav. besides 50 flags to the village authorities to mark the States Golden Jubilee.

      The CRPF also arranged for 75 saplings, which were symbolically planted all over the village as part of India@75.The Martin Luther Christian University(MLCU) anchored a lively & participative workshop on Sustainable Tourism/Sustainable Livelihoods & Intangible Heritage for the Village authorities & the village Tourism entrepreneurs as part of Village@75. Other key highlights also included ensemble performances & cultural demonstrations of Jingrwai Iawbei-musical name calling, personalized song names & tunes by the 75 performers& children of the Indigenous Agro Tourism Cooperative Society of Kongthong.

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      FR Kharkongor ,Commissioner & Secretary Arts & Culture who represented the Department , in his address ,while lauding Kongthong village for its unique cultural practice & acclaim earned through cultural tourism, also informed that The Department has already produced a specially composed Freedom Song composed in folk fusion style extolling and celebrating the three Brave Hearts of Meghalaya-U Tirot Singh,U Kiang Nongbah & Pa Togan Sangma, representing Khasi,Jaintia & Garo tribes along with other Unsung Heroes.

      He also informed that as part of the “Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas” and in active collaboration with the ICCR, the Department is at an advanced stage of preparation of a Special docuseries –“Revisiting The Warrior Heroes of Meghalaya”,an audio-video docu drama based on the 3 Warrior Heroes of Meghalaya which will revisit the heroic lives and their brave exploits against the colonial powers which will be showcased on social media, audio- video and all platforms with a view to honour, celebrate ,ignite & inspire the present generation about the exploits of our Tribal Braveheart’s, with a view to further celebrate the ensuing Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas”.

      It was also highlighted that the State Level Tribal Dance, Art& Craft, Costume ,Tribal Freedom Fighter Memorial functions& special publications have already been planned and will be organized and rolled out in the week leading to January 21 st 2022 ,coinciding with the State’s Golden Jubilee Celebration in 2022.

      Others who spoke included IG CRPF,Sonal Mishra,Previous VC & current VCs MLCU ,Dr V.Darlong &; Dr.T.K.Kharbamon & Rothel Khongsit from Kongthong. A.Das, Director NIFT was also present at the special function

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