Work on for Barak Valley fest on Dec 13
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 21 2022:
With the primary objective of protecting the environment and keeping the Barak River clean, a Barak Valley Festival would be held on December 13 .
Talking to The Sangai Express about the festival, Tribal Affairs and Hills Minister Letpao Haokip informed that the Tourism Department has been working hard to organise Barak Valley Festival as a part of the Sangai Festival in collaboration with MLAs of Senapati district and the Naga People's Organisation (NPO) .
The festival would focus on keeping Barak River clean and conserving the environment, Letpao said.
He also highlighted the need to protect the source of the Barak River and keep it clean.
MLAs L Dikho, N Kayisii, J Kumo Sha, NPO and the Tourism Commissioner have been coordinating to ensure that the festival is held successfully.
The festival would feature fashion show, Miss Barak contest and rock concert.
A number of food stalls would be opened and many would be offering indigenous cuisines to visitors, Letpao Haokip said.
He said that the festival would be held at Karong where a mini stadium is being built.