DoNER Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday inaugurated the 4-day-long North East Festival at Varanasi.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Singh said that the 4-day North East festival beginning from today in Varanasi will offer an opportunity for the fusion of the two rich cultures of Ganga and Brahmaputra, represented by Varanasi and North East respectively.
He said that Varanasi is a holy city and it is a unique opportunity to have this event organised in Varanasi. He expressed happiness over the fact that North East culture is being showcased on the banks of Ganga.
He added that this would also bring India's cultural diversities together and help people across India to understand what Northeast is all about. Dr Jitendra Singh was addressing at the inaugural function of 4-day 'Destination North East' Festival. Veteran cine star Zeenat Aman, Former cricketer R P Singh and several other celebrities for the world of films, music, and sports were also present on the occasion.
The festival is being organised by the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), led by a team of senior officers headed by Secretary DoNER Inder Jit Singh and Secretary North East Council K Moses Chalai. It is a 4-day event from 23rd to 26th November 2019 at IIT BHU grounds, Varanasi.
The previous editions of 'Destination North East' were held in Delhi and Chandigarh. "Destination North East" 2019 is providing live experience to the audience. All the eight North Eastern States are participating in the event along with their respective handicrafts, handloom, organic products and cultural troupes.
