Autumn Festival of Meghalaya

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Autumn Festival is celebrated annually in the State of Meghalaya. This festival is celebrated every year in the month of October, a cultural extravaganza organized by the Government of Meghalaya along with other organizations.

About Autumn Festival of Meghalaya
Meghalaya is among the “eight sisters” of the mystic land of North-East India. It is the home of the Khasis, the Jaintias and the Garos. The Garos dwell in western Meghalaya, the Khasis in central Meghalaya, and the Jaintias in eastern Meghalaya. The land is bestowed with immense beauty and is a great attraction for the tourist. Shillong is the capital of the state and is also known as the ‘Style capital of North -east’. Matriarchal society can be witnessed in the state and Christianity is the religion practiced in the state. Autumn Festival is a famous festival in India and is one of those festivals, which mark the onset of a season. It is mainly celebrated in Shillong the capital of Meghalaya. This is a cultural festival that reflects the rich culture of the nation. This festival acts as a great platform to display the culture of the place and get changed into a centre of fun and frolic for tourists. The Autumn Festival features a number of events like fashion show, food and wine festival, flower shows, music performances, sports events, kite flying competitions and other types of events. This festival also provides business opportunities for local craftsmen, who displays as well as sells various handicraft items.

Celebration of Autumn Festival of Meghalaya
The autumn festival of Meghalaya generally initiates with a vivacious carnival procession by school and college students. Rendering different stories and aspects of their life, students put up an exceptional show and the winners are rewarded with cash prizes. Various other events like the kite-flying competition are designed as fun-filled activities that one can enjoy alone or with family. The Autumn Festival is packed with fashion shows organized by government providing an opportunity to different designers to showcase their designs which are made out of indigenous fabric which are woven in the state. Apart from the fashion show there are other events like food and wine festivals, flower shows, kite flying competitions, music and rock festivals, golf tournaments, fishing competitions and a host of other activities, which are organized during the Festival. Both natives and tourists have a great time during the activities of the festival. It is celebrated on a grand scale and is immensely popular.
 
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