NONGPOH: Youths from Meghalaya participating in the 4th North East Youth Festival at Majuli, Assam, have brought laurels to the State by bagging three prizes.
The 4th North East Youth Festival, held from May 29-31, was organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports with an aim to promote the tradition and culture of the eight states of the Northeastern region in the form of art, craft, culture and musical fusion.
The Meghalaya contingent bagged prizes in the One Act Play, by youths from Ri-Bhoi District, Rock Band competition represented by Secret Warrior from West Jaintia Hills District and Instrumental (Guitar) Solo competition represented by Banteiskhem Bina of East Khasi Hills District.
The State contingent comprising of 100 youths representing different district was escorted by Bobby
Wahlang and Dalene Khonglam and was sponsored by the Directorate of Sport & Youth Affairs.