Kokrajhar: The vibrant heritage of Northeast India will come alive at the ‘Exhibition of Indigenous Art & Crafts, Handloom Traditions & Food Culture, which will be held from November 15-22 at the Jwhwlao Nileswar Brahma Auditorium Frontyard of Bodoland University in Assam’s Kokrajhar.
Organised under Project Empowering marginalised women of the Sixth Scheduled Areas of Assam (EMWSSAA) and funded by the North Eastern Council (NEC), in collaboration with TRIFED, this unique exhibition celebrates the region’s rich tapestry of creativity, craftsmanship and cuisine.
The event will be inaugurated as part of the 150th Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh celebrations honouring the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
The inaugural session will be graced by eminent dignitaries, including Chief of Bodoland Territorial Council, Hagrama Mohilary; Prof. B.L. Ahuja, Vice-Chancellor, Bodoland University; P.S. Aleng, General Manager, TRIFED-NER; and Dawa Penjor, General Secretary, Bhutan–India Friendship Association, Gelephu Chapter, as the guest of honour. Besides, Colonel David L Khojol, Commanding Officer, 135 Infantry Battalion (TA), Ecological, Assam, will also grace the event as the guest of honour.
The inaugural programme will feature a traditional welcome dance (Dahal Thungri), book release, cultural performances, and the formal opening of the exhibition by the chief guest.
The celebrations will continue with a grand inaugural evening featuring a ramp walk by Aronai Entertainment highlighting North East’s traditional weaves and designs, a musical dialogue on Zubeen Garg by artistes P. Gogoi, Anshuman Baruah and Pragyashree Phukan, and a live performance by The Family Tree Band, promising a night of rhythm, energy and togetherness.
The week-long exhibition will also include special highlights such as a ‘Tribal Artisan Empanelment Mela’ by TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on November 17.
It will also include an ‘Oral & Written Histories: Indigenous Arts, Weaving, Ecological Crafts, Food Traditions and Languages’, which will be organised under project EMWSSAA, funded by NEC.
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Visitors can explore authentic handlooms, eco-friendly crafts, and traditional cuisines from across the Northeast — offering an immersive experience of the region’s diverse culture, artistry, and flavours.
