Tribal fair showcases “nearly extinct” dances in Arunachal Pradesh

Fairs always add some extra zing and if it’s a tribal fair, it’s sure to take your excitement to a new high. Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister, Dorjee Khandu inaugurated the 4th Pangsau Pass Winter Festival (PPWF) 2010 on January 20th, 2010. This three-day tribal-fair held this January was the center of attraction at the Nampong Village, in Arunachal...

Assam and Tripura celebrates Bihu festival

If it is the month of January, and if all roads lead to Assam- there is nothing much of a surprise. The reason off course needs no further mentioning. Thanks to Bihu festival – the vibrant festival that people await with bated breath. This is a time of the year, when Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lodhi, are observed throughout to represent the joyous...

5th Namdapha Eco-cultural Festival

The 5th Namdapha Eco-Cultural Festival was inaugurated on 5th February 2010 at Miao in the Changlang District of Assam. This three day festival was attended by nearly five thousand people from nearby villages. Started in 2004, the festival is based on  the twin objectives of promoting the rich cultural heritage of the people of the district and also...

Kiteival to kick start in Mauritius this August

The countdown is over and serious business is back with a bang across the beautiful lagoons of Mauritius. Is there any better way to live up your passion and adventure instinct if you are not joining the Kite Surf Festival in Mauritius? After a promising success in 2009, this year too the Naide Group has taken the initiative to organize the unique...

Celebrity Chef Sarah Wiener to kick start gourmet event in the Maldives

When a lucrative chance to learn gourmet secrets from celebrity chef Sarah Wiener is right in front of you, who could afford to miss that? Probably no one! A high profile author, an entrepreneur and an artist – all such good terms would go in vain unless you describe her culinary skills. Sarah Wiener is an Australian celebrity chef visiting the...

Meghalaya gearing up for annual Nongkrem Dance Festival

Meghalaya is all set to bring momentous smile to visitors of all ages! Come January and you will find all roads leading towards Meghalayan Nongkrem Dance Festival. Yes, not much of a wonder as this is a festival that people of Meghalaya await with excitement. This festival known as the ‘Nongkrem dance festival,’ is celebrated to remember the event...

Meghalaya Hosts a Mega Angling Festival

Angling has become a major sports activity in Meghalaya, Shillong. Hundreds of people participate in the Sajer Nangli Fishing competition, coming from all over Meghalaya and other Northeastern states. The competition takes place at the Thadlaskein Lake, which is located around 56 kilometers from Shillong. This was the 4th Sajer Nangli Fishing competition,...