MLCU organises Art Fest to promote traditional music

SHILLONG: The Department of Fine Arts, Martin Luther Christian University in collaboration with the NSS MLCU Unit, on Friday organised an ‘Art Fest’ at Dorbar Hall, Mission Compound.  The Art Fest is a platform for students to showcase their musical talent by performing for the public.
It also organised an awareness programme for the children and youths of the community which was conducted during the first half of the event, followed by a workshop on the music and musical instruments of Meghalaya followed by a hands-on experience in traditional dress up.
Performances at the event included covers of traditional North Eastern music, Western Music, South Indian music and also a few original pieces composed and written by the students of Fine Arts.
One of the main objective of this performance is to develop professionalism in the field of music by providing a platform for students to showcase their skills and talents with a view to promote the traditional music of Meghalaya and the whole of North East India.