Rongali Festival in Guwahati: Celebrating Assam’s Culture and Creativity

The 8th edition of the biggest festival in Assam, Rongali, was held at Khanapara Ground in Guwahati from June 21-23. This festival displayed a large canvas of tribes and communities of Assam, showcasing their way of life and culture.

Festival Highlights

Shyamkanu Mahanta, the organiser of the festival, said, “Rongali started in 2015 and has now become one of the biggest organised festivals in Assam. The festival showcases Assam’s communities and tribes and is a platform for creativity and entrepreneurship. Rongali has created most of the designers, artists, and young musicians to showcase their talents. The festival helps create a lot of tourism in the state and has gained popularity.”

Rongali is a platform of creativity, featuring a large exhibition of art, North East India’s popular musical festival, Rongali Fashion Weekend, and many more attractions. The festival also includes the Rongali Music Awards, which honor outstanding musical talents of Assam, and the Rongali Entrepreneurship Award, which encourages the entrepreneurial culture of Assam.

Activities and Attractions

Music shows, dances, and the cultures of different tribes were performed at the festival. Additionally, foods from different tribes were available, offering a taste of Assam’s diverse culinary heritage.

Rongali aims to showcase Assam as an ideal destination for investments, tourism, and business, promoting harmony in the state. The festival brings the best of Assam into a common platform in terms of music, dance, fashion, art, craft, colors, and culture.