Assam: 34th Zonal Karbi Youth Festival concludes as leaders call for community unity

The 34th Zonal Karbi Youth Festival concluded on its third and final day with cultural performances showcasing traditional Karbi music, folk songs and dance, drawing community leaders and other prominent personalities to the concluding public meeting.

The meeting was chaired by Karbi Youth Festival president Pranab Ingti and attended by Madhuram Lekthe, Executive Member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC); Sanjay Rongpi, Executive Member of the Plain Karbi Welfare Council; Bhuban Tokbi, organising secretary of the central committee of the Karbi Sanskriti Samaj; Karbi singer Bijoy Lekthe; and Man Singh Teron, officer-in-charge of Ranglu Police Outpost, among others.

Addressing the gathering, KAAC Executive Member Madhuram Lekthe said Chief Executive Member Dr Tuliram Ronghang had been working to address the problems and challenges faced by the Karbi community.

Lekthe also highlighted Ronghang's efforts to strengthen unity and solidarity among members of the community.

The final day featured a series of cultural programmes highlighting Karbi traditions, with folk songs and dance performances forming the main attractions. The festival provided a platform for showcasing the community's traditional art and cultural practices.

The 34th Zonal Karbi Youth Festival concluded with the participation of community representatives, cultural figures and local leaders.