‘Bossmit’ travels with tradition, culture and life
SHILLONG: ‘Bossmit’ is a not like any other bus. It carries tradition, culture and products as it moves to different venues of major events in the city.
A unit of city based Chillibreeze Solutions Pvt. Ltd, the Bossmit project got its name from the traditional yellow and blue coloured wooden bus (bos in Khasi) carrying passengers to Smit.
The ‘Bossmit’ was recently parked on the State Central Library premises. Inside the bus, Khasi traditional musical instruments were placed besides cane and bamboo products of daily use, bow arrows and a gramophone record. On the top of the bus, the ‘Bossmit’ team placed traditional baskets.
The original bus was made in 1971 and later it was repaired to suit the needs and ideas of the team. The bus is an all-in-one vehicle of entertainment, culture and tradition. Khasi traditional food items are also sold in small quantities in the bus.
Dolcey Jones Sawian of the Chillibreeze said the idea is intended to spread a message of inculcating traditional values and promoting talents.
The initiative of ‘Bossmit’ began last year May, she said. Sawian said a team of Chillibreeze was engaged in making the venture a success.
The ‘Bossmit’ is also promoting the units of Chillibreeze, Zizira selling processed Lakadong turmeric and Muezart which sells yarns and threads from the state.
The ‘Bossmit’ T shirts, naturally died eco-friendly bags and milk shake mixed with Lakadong turmeric are also sold.
The ‘Bossmit’ team has recently announced a contest on fusion folk music, short film making and photography to promote talents. The last date for registration is November 15. The winners will get cash prizes, recognition and exposure, the team said.
The applicants can visit https://www.bossmit.com/pages/bos-smit-contest for registration.