By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: Latuthin festival will be held at Lamu Falls, Iapmala on February 22. The festival will be held by East Jaintia Adventure, Cultural and Tourism Society.
Addressing a press conference on Monday, the society’s president Jasper Bareh said that the purpose behind holding the festival is to promote the tourism industry in the area.
The festival is named after the orchid flower which grows on steep hill-sides and any beautiful girl is likened to the Latuthin flower.
Some of the bands performing at the festival are from Jamaica, Sweden, Nagaland, local bands such as Summersalt and Fourth Element. A fashion show and other cultural programmes will also be organised.
