By Our Reporter
Shillong, Jan 9: After a hiatus of seven years, the KHADC is all set to host the Monolith Festival at the Khasi Heritage Village in Mawphlang from February 1 to 3.
The last Monolith Festival was held in October 2016.
KHADC CEM, Pyniaid Sing Syiem told The Shillong Times on Tuesday that the council together with the tourism department, a representative from Hima Mawphlang, and others will be going for a final inspection of the venue after President Draupadi Murmu’s visit to the state.
‘Invitations to all the 53 traditional Himas (Kingdoms) of Ri-Bhoi, East, West, and South West Khasi hills districts’.
The much-awaited festival will showcase the rich culture of the Khasis.
The CEM said that the way of living and way of dressing, the traditional way of medication through herbs, folk songs, and dances are some of the activities to be displayed during the festival.
‘The Heritage Village is a permanent structure that will provide a platform for showcasing our rich cultural heritage’.
“We are also showcasing traditional handicrafts and traditional huts in the festival,” the KHADC CEM said.