Tura: International pop-rock icon Richard Marx is set to take the stage at the Me’gong Festival 2025 in Tura, western Meghalaya, organisers announced on Friday.
The two-day cultural and music festival on December 5 and 6 will also feature Dutch electronic duo Yellow Claw and Bollywood singers Kanika Kapoor and Neeti Mohan.
Adding to the line-up are popular local acts including Rough Road, Hoi Hoi Makbil and the Haystack Ladies.
Organisers said the festival will offer a broader cultural experience that showcases the heritage of the Garo Hills.
Visitors can explore traditional cuisine, craft exhibits, weaving workshops, bamboo art and beaded jewellery created by local artisans.
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The 2025 edition will also uphold the festival’s sustainability mandate, with zero-plastic rules, community-led waste management and eco-friendly installations.
In a statement, Meghalaya Tourism said the event will build on Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma’s vision of expanding the state’s cultural economy, while boosting economic opportunities and strengthening Garo Hills as a cultural and tourism hub.
