Ashtalakshmi Festival Starts December 6
The Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav 2024, a grand three-day cultural festival, will be held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from December 6th to 8th, 2024. Organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and managed by its CPSE, the North Eastern Handicrafts & Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC), the Mahotsav aims to showcase the vibrant cultural and economic potential of Northeast India. The mascot, Purvi, a young girl symbolizing all eight northeastern states, was introduced during the curtain-raiser event.
Artisan Exhibitions
Technical Sessions
Investor Roundtable
Buyer-Seller Meets
Ashtalakshmi Grameen Haat
Cultural Performances
Vision for the Future
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Why in the news? | The Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav 2024, a grand three-day cultural festival, will be held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi |
Dates | December 6th to 8th, 2024 |
Venue | Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi |
Organizer | Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), managed by NEHHDC Mascot Purvi, representing the eight northeastern states |
Focus Areas | Cultural showcase, traditional arts, economic growth, and partnerships |
Key Features | Artisan exhibitions, technical sessions, investor roundtable, buyer-seller meets, design conclave, cultural performances, rural market recreation |
Notable Performances | Shillong Chamber Choir, PANGPARI, SOFIYUM, BASAV, Tai Khamti Dance, Imnanla Jamir |
Goal | Promote Northeast India’s cultural and economic potential, fostering growth and collaboration |
Future Vision | To establish the Mahotsav as an annual calendar event |
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