Mizoram Village Revives Historic Leitlangpui Music Festival After 80 Years
· Entertainment · The Hindu, Times of India
Serkawn village in Mizoram’s Lunglei district has revived a historic music festival 80 years after World War II led to its discontinuation. The original Serkawn Contest ran from 1932 to 1946 before economic fallout from the global conflict forced it to shut down. Organised by the Union Ministry of Tourism and the Mizoram Tourism Department, the revived three-day event ran from November 11 to 13 as the Leitlangpui Music Festival. Tourism Minister Lalnghinghlova Hmar stated that the festival aims to reconnect younger generations with local musical heritage and promote artists to a wider audience. The lineup featured numerous regional performers including Deborah Ralte, Benjamin Sum, and Avora Records.
Why it matters
The festival restores a historic cultural anchor for Mizoram, creating performance platforms and economic opportunities for local artists and entrepreneurs in the region.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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