With world-class performances, worldwide sporting contests, literary dialogues, and sustainable showcases, the calendar captures the spirit of Meghalaya as a world hub for tradition, music, and tourism.
Launching the calendar, Paul Lyngdoh, Minister of Tourism Meghalaya, introduced, “These festivals shouldn't be seen as bills however as investments that entice guests, empower our native skills, increase the native economic system, and create assets to assist different important sectors.” The dimensions and variety of those festivals mirror Meghalaya's confidence in positioning itself as a cultural powerhouse whereas making certain that our youth and communities profit instantly from these initiatives.
A defining spotlight of 2025 would be the Chief Minister's Meghalaya Grassroots Music Mission (CM-MGMP), which is able to host every day music classes throughout the state all through the season. The programme has already created a outstanding influence; over 7,750 artists have carried out in additional than 13,000 exhibits, producing 175 salaried jobs for crew and coordinators alone. This yr, the undertaking will present the cultural rhythm to Meghalaya's Autumn Calendar, making certain that native expertise stays on the forefront alongside international stars.
Native artists from CM-MGMP will take part within the North-East India Competition – Singapore, later this month. Moreover, one other group of artists will journey to Osaka, Japan, for the World Expo.
The 2025 version will carry much more pleasure, with Ri-Bhoi and the Whitewater Village getting ready to host kayakers from across the globe. Journey lovers and guests alike can look ahead to thrilling whitewater motion in one of many world's most lovely pure settings.One of many Northeast's hardest and most-followed motorsport occasions, the seventh version guarantees even more durable tracks and thrilling motion for off-roaders and followers.Final yr, the occasion drew members and lovers from throughout India, including motorsport to Meghalaya's cultural id.
The much-awaited Cherry Blossom Competition strikes to Shillong's JN Stadium this yr, putting the celebration on the very coronary heart of town. Headliners embrace Jason Derulo, The Script, Nora Fatehi, and different worldwide icons but to be introduced.
In 2024, international sensations Akon, Boney M, and Clear Bandit carried out to large crowds. A authorities funding of Rs 5 crore generated an financial return of almost Rs 60 crore, underscoring the competition's immense tourism potential.
The fifth version of Shillong Literary Competition returns with a contemporary line-up of acclaimed authors, poets, and thinkers.
Celebrating Meghalaya's tradition, meals, crafts, and music, the 2025 version guarantees to be a showcase of authenticity fused with international influences.
Final yr, legendary band EUROPE together with CM-MGMP supported grassroots artists, left the festival-goers spellbound.
The season concludes with Winter Tales: An exquisite competition on the Nan Polok (Ward's Lake) devoted to celebrating Meghalaya's indigenous Arts, Craft, Music, Meals and Brews.
In 2024, the competition featured performances by Grassroots, Blue Temptation, Maya Lyngdoh, and Lil Mama, together with storytelling classes, a haiku jam, and the poignant photo-travelogue “By My Father's Eyes.”
The Authorities of Meghalaya views these festivals as strategic investments. In 2024, an total expenditure of Rs 23.50 crore generated a return of Rs 133.42 crore, proving the transformative influence of tradition and tourism on the state's economic system.
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