From Our Special Correspondent
GUWAHATI: From a workshop on tribal languages, to fashion shows and food festivals to showcasing the tourism potential and dance forms of North East and more, the seventh edition of the North East Festival (NEF) at the national capital promises to bring out the best of the region under one roof.
The three-day festival will be organised at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts from November 8.
“The festival is an attempt to showcase and create awareness about North East and to promote entrepreneurship and tourism. The festival is an attempt to bring the best of the region under one roof and build bridges,” Shyamkanu Mahanta, organiser-in-chief, said.
The packed schedule comprises an art workshop and exhibition, Delhi’s biggest food festival featuring Northeastern delicacies, organic fruit and vegetables and processed food products of the North East.
“The major attractions are the NEF Rock Battle featuring Delhi’s college music bands, three evenings of spectacular fashion shows and Delhi’s biggest music festival comprising folk, heavy metal, Bollywood rock, hip hop, et al,” Mahanta said.