Meghalaya’s Rising Sun Water Fest concludes with a thrilling regatta of spellbinding events

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The three-day regatta of Meghalaya’s Rising Sun Water Fest marked its ceremonial conclusion on November 5 with the sun and waters of Umium lake literally binding the day’s end in a spectacular closing ceremony.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Sangma attended the closing ceremony, marked by cultural events, flypast by Microlight aircraft, and the beautiful display of rowing and sailing races.

The Rising Sun Water Fest 2022, which was underway at the Umiam Lake in Meghalaya, surrounded by pristine natural beauty, kicked off on Thursday November 3 and inaugurated by Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad Sangma.

Spellbinding cultural programmes by Priyanka Bharali, Joana Jamang, Local Gao and Jaintia dances dotted the closing ceremony to a crowd cheering to the enthralling event.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma was seen enjoying the three-day regatta, interacting with the crowd who were spellbound by the spectacular cultural show and water sports dotting the pristine Umiam Lake. 

The event concluded on a festive mood, with all dancing to the tunes of Jaintia, Garo, Khasi songs while local artistes displayed their spellbinding talent at the concluding day of Rising Sun Water Fest 2022.