Shillong:
With an initiative to connect India’s North East to South East Asia, the second edition of the Northeast India festival will be held in Bangkok.
On the 75th year of India-Thailand diplomatic relations, the festival is being organised from 29 – 31 July 2022 at Central World, Bangkok, by the Embassy of India. India’s northeast region comprises eight states i.e Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
A statement issued by the Indian Embassy in Thailand said an exhibition showcasing a wide range of products manufactured by micro, small and medium enterprises from the Northeastern states of India in sectors, including agri-products, processed food, handicrafts, light manufacturing, will also be organised.
The three-day event will be inaugurated at Hotel Centara Grand, Bangkok on 29 July 2022 evening. H.E. Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Union Minister of State for External Affairs will be the chief guest at the festival. The festival will also witness the participation of chief ministers and other ministers from the Northeastern states of India along with senior government officials. Senior dignitaries from Thailand are also expected to grace the inauguration and attend the festival.