Shillong: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in collaboration with Riti Academy of Visual Arts organised a folk musical programme to honour Khasi folk legend Kerios Wahlang.
The felicitation programme was attended by Sumar Sing Sawian, a cultural exponent.
The octogenarian Kerios Wahlang performed five songs during the event ranging some of his earliest compositions to the latest ones.
Dr. N. Munish Singh, Regional Officer, ICCR, expressed happiness at being involved in such a dignified programme to honour a living legend.
Benedict S Hynniewta and Rembrandt I Kharnaior, members of Riti Academy of Visual Arts, felicitated Wahlang with a stole and a portrait of Kerios Wahlang done by one of its member.
The gathering was enthralled by a medley and chanting of Phawar by the Thymmei Ki Sur, an upcoming music band.
Wahlang spoke about his the start of his singing career in 1960 and stated that he sings now, whenever his physical condition permits him.
He admitted that he has been having difficulty with remembering the lyrics.
Wahlang also recalled his love for the theatre and the game of football.
He mentioned that music was his destiny and went on to say that he could not fare well in studies and even later in his life, he was unable to last long in the government jobs that had come his way due to his indulgence in music and theatre.
