SHILLONG: Not wanting to be left behind with the ongoing trend to promote tourist spots by many villages in the state, Tyrna village will host the first “Tyrna Living Root Festival” in November 7-8.
Tyrna Elaka in East Khasi Hills falling in Sohra Civil Sub-Division has four villages including Mawshamok, Nongthymmai, Lumsohphie.
Sirdar of Tyrna Elaka, Donborwell Marbaniang said, “The aim is to promote tourism and eco-friendly environment and to sustain unemployed youth.”
He added that the festival would highlight the need to preserve and protect the environment.
Secretary of Tourism Management Committee, W Majaw said the locals had witnessed an upsurge in footfall to the village for the last 15 years which was home to the Living Root Bridge Double Decker and other charming sites.
The Tryna village is working in collaboration with Directorate of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya, Indian Council for Cultural Relation (ICCR), Government of India and Smoky Fall Tribe Resort, Tyrna.
Regional Director of ICCR, Munir Singh said, “The festival is a communion of tourism and culture. ICCR promotes local indigenous culture and culture of Meghalaya lied in the village.”
He informed that troupe from other parts of India will participate and showcase the traditional items at the festival.
