INTACH Nagaland Chapter announces North East Festival of Rice at Agri Expo Dimapur.
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DIMAPUR — The INTACH Nagaland Chapter has announced the first ever “North East Festival of Rice: Grains of Heritage” on February 26 and 27 at Agri Expo, Dimapur, bringing together communities from across Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Sikkim to celebrate rice at the heart of indigenous culture and sustainable living.
In a press release, the INTACH Nagaland Chapter stated that the festival will feature curated rice exhibitions showcasing heirloom and indigenous varieties, traditional farming tools, and seed preservation practices from across the region.
Visitors can explore how rice cultivation shapes the region’s agricultural heritage and biodiversity.
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A craft section will highlight bamboo work, handloom textiles, and artisanal products inspired by agrarian life. Student participation is a key highlight, featuring immersive farm-to-table experiences, a rice-themed painting competition, cultural performances, and a two-day seminar on rice to address critical issues.
The festival marketplace will host farmers and entrepreneurs offering organic produce, rice-based products, and handmade goods. A dedicated food arena will serve diverse rice dishes from steamed and sticky varieties to traditional beverages reflecting the culinary traditions of the region.
The event is supported by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland; ICAR NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema; ICAR NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya; and NEZCC, Ministry of Culture.
The festival aims to promote cultural pride, sustainable agriculture, and community collaboration while celebrating and honouring the grain that binds and sustains life in Northeast India.