Friday 29 July 2011

Cultural extravaganza held to promote Khasi culture in Meghalaya

Shillong, July 29 (ANI): In an attempt to help the youth connect with their culture and spread awareness about it, a traditional Khasi musical evening titled “Pashat la Tynrei, was recently organized in Shillong.

Artists from all parts of the Khasi Hills performed a fusion of contemporary and traditional music at the daylong event.

They used both modern and traditional musical instruments during their performance.

“Through this SENG KHASI cultural program, we are trying to preserve traditional aspects of our culture, which are special to the Khasi society. So preservation of our traditional music form is must,”said Banteilang Rumnong, General Secretary, Seng Khasi Community.

The event also highlighted the vibrancy of the age-old traditions of the Khasi culture.

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