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About The Event

Welcome to
Destination North East

Destination North East, a four-day Virtual Event, is all set to initiate on September 27th.
Experience the brilliance of Northeastern culture from the comfort of your homes!

The event gives you the chance to explore exuberant performances, speeches and exhibitions from all the states of North East. From glorious sceneries of Nagaland, to exciting Assamese Dances, there are a plethora of events to keep you entertained.

Owing to the current situation, the Festival is being held Virtually, making it accessible to everyone who’s interested in being a part of the merriment.

The event will be attended by prominent personalities of various states who have excelled in their fields.
Come, discover the unexplored bliss of the North East. Event takes place between 27th to 30th September 2020.

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Destination North East

Welcome Speech

Welcome Speech by Shri Mangsatabam Iboyaima Meitei, Adviser (Horticulture), NEC & MD NERCORMP

Shri Mangsatabam Iboyaima Meitei, Adviser (Horticulture & Allied), North Eastern Council & Managing Director I/c, NERCORMP welcomes everyone to Destination North East 2020. A 4-day virtual event that premieres LIVE on YouTube from 27th to 30th September 2020.

Our Timetable

Schedule Plan

INAUGURAL FUNCTION

13:00 – 14:30 hrs

Theme Song

13:00 – 13:05 hrs (5 mins)

Summer Salt

Introduction of the Event

13:05 – 13:07 hrs (2 mins)

Comperes:
Jeane Dkhar (Hindi)
Janet (English)

Welcome Address

13:07 - 13:10 hrs (3 mins)

Shri. K. Moses Chalai, IAS Secretary, NEC

Choir Presentation

13:10 – 13:15 hrs (5 mins)

Voices of Nagaland

Introduction of North East

13:15 – 13:18 hrs (3 mins)

Audio Visual presentation on the tourist attractions of North East India

Message

13:18 – 13:23 hrs (5 mins)

Secretary, Ministry of DoNER

Cultural Mosaic of North East India

13:23 – 13:31 hrs (8 mins)

Medley of dances & folk music depicting art & culture of different states of North East India.

Choir Presentation

13:31 – 13:36 hrs (5 mins)

Cardinal Choir - Mizoram

Message from Guest of Honour

13:36 – 13:46 hrs (10 mins)

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble MOS (I/C) Ministry of DoNER & Vice Chairman, NEC.

Message from Chief Guest

13:46 hrs

Shri. Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Home Minister & Chairman, NEC.

Vote of Thanks

Shri.C.H Kharshiing, IA& AS, Planning Adviser, NEC.

FOCUS STATE: ARUNACHAL PRADESH

11:00 – 12:00 hrs

Theme Song

11:00 – 11:05 hrs (5 mins)

Summer Salt

Introduction to the event

11:05 – 11:07 hrs (2 mins)

Comperes:
Jene Dkhar (Hindi)
Janet (English)

Welcome Address

11:07 – 11:10 hrs (3 mins)

Prof. B.K. Dutta,
Hon’ble Member, NEC

Introducing the state of Arunachal Pradesh

11:10 – 11:15 hrs (5 mins)

Audio Visual presentation on the tourist attractions of Arunachal Pradesh. Welcome by Tokmen Mengu, Miss Arunachal Pradesh

Message from State Icons/ Achievers

11:15 – 11:20 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Delong Padung - Folk Singer
  2. Jackie Bodo – Painter

Introduction to Local entrepreneurs and Virtual Exhibition of Handicraft/ traditional fashion/ & Local Product.

11:20 – 11:25 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Takhe Tamo – Kiwi Wine
  2. Techi Anna – Bamboo jewellery
  3. Tai Tugung – Poet

Message from Guest of Honour

11:25 - 11:35 hrs (10 mins)

Hon’ble Minister, Tourism, Arunachal Pradesh - Shri. Nakap Nalo

Cultural Presentation of Dance & Music

11:35 – 11:45 hrs (10 mins)

  1. Snow Lion Dance
  2. Nyshi Dance
  3. Folk Music & Dance presentation by Delong Padung
Message from Chief Guest

11:45 hrs

Hon’ble Chief Minister, Arunachal Pradesh - Shri. Pema Khandu

Vote of Thanks

Shri. B.T.S Dong,
Deputy Financial Adviser, NEC

FOCUS STATE: ASSAM

12:00 – 13:00 hrs

Theme Song

12:00 – 12:05 hrs (5 mins)

Summer Salt

Introduction to the event

12:05 – 12:07 hrs (2 mins)

Comperes
Jene Dkhar (Hindi)
Janet (English)

Welcome Address

12:07 – 12:10 hrs (3 mins)

Prof. B.K. Dutta, Hon’ble Member, NEC

Introducing the state of Assam

12:10 -12:15 hrs (5 mins)

Welcome by Miss. Assam and Audio Visual presentation on the tourist attractions of Assam

Message from State Icons/ Achievers

12:15 – 12:20 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Prastuti Parashar - Actress
  2. Baoringdao Bodo- Indian National Football Player

Introduction to Local entrepreneurs and Virtual Exhibition of Handicraft/ traditional fashion/ & Local Product.

12:20 – 12:25 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Debajit Kr Borah- Director Brahmaputra Cruise Pvt. Ltd.
  2. Pranjal Barua- Mushroom cultivation

Message from Guest of Honour

12:25 – 12:35 hrs (10 mins)

Hon’ble Minister Tourism, Assam - Shri. Chandan Brahma

Cultural Presentation of Dance & Music

12:35 – 12:45 hrs (10 mins)

Dances & Music items to be presented

  1. Hajong Dance
  2. Bihu Dance
  3. Sattriya Bhortal Nritya Dance
  4. Folk Fusion Performance
Message from Chief Guest

12:45 hrs

Hon’ble Chief Minister, Assam – Shri. Sarbananda Sonowal

Vote of Thanks

Shri. Gopal Chetri, Adviser, IFC, NEC.

FOCUS STATE: MANIPUR

14:00 – 15:00 hrs

Theme Song

14:00 – 14:05 hrs (5 mins)

Summer Salt

Introduction to the event

14:05 – 14:07 hrs (2 mins)

Comperes
Jene Dkhar (Hindi)
Janet (English)

Welcome Address

14:07 – 14:10 hrs (3 mins)

Prof. B.K. Dutta, Hon’ble Member, NEC

Introducing the state of Manipur

14:10 – 14:15 hrs (5 mins)

Welcome by Miss. Manipur and Audio Visual presentation on the tourist attractions of Manipur

Message from State Icons/ Achievers

14:15 – 14:20 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Dhiraj- International Football Player
  2. Khangembam Khoni - Dancer

Introduction to Local entrepreneurs and Virtual Exhibition of Handicraft/ traditional fashion/ & Local Products.

14:20 – 14:25 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Asa Kazingmei- Fashion Designer
  2. Elizabeth Yembam- Dweller Tea
  3. Raina Khangembam- Lotus Tea
  4. Robert Akashang - Fashion Designer

Cultural Presentation of Dance & Music

14:25 – 14:35 hrs (10 mins)

Dances & Music items to be presented

  1. Gaan-ngai Fest
  2. Mao Dance
  3. Lahairouba
  4. Pung Cholom
  5. Ras Lila
  6. Thang Ta
Message from Chief Guest

14:35 hrs

Hon’ble Chief Minister, Manipur - Shri. N. Biren Singh

Vote of Thanks

Shri M. Iboyaima Meitei Adviser, Horti, NEC

FOCUS STATE: MEGHALAYA

15:00 – 16:00 hrs

Theme Song

15:00 – 15:05 hrs (5 Mins)

Summer Salt

Introduction to the event

15:05 – 15:07 hrs (2 mins)

Comperes
Jene Dkhar (Hindi)
Janet (English)

Welcome Address

15:07 -15:10 hrs (3 mins)

Prof. B.K. Dutta, Hon’ble Member, NEC

Introducing the state of Meghalaya

15:10 – 15:15 hrs (5 mins)

Welcome by Miss. Manipur and Audio Visual presentation on the tourist attractions of Manipur

Message from State Icons/ Achievers

15:15 – 15:20 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Wansuk Myrthong - Mountaineer
  2. Winward Sangma - Cyclist

Introduction to Local entrepreneurs and Virtual Exhibition of Handicraft/ traditional fashion/ & Local Products.

15:20 – 15:25 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Dasumarlin Majaw- Jackfruit Delicacies
  2. Riba- Urlong Tea
  3. Country Spices

Cultural Presentation of Dance & Music

15:25 – 15:35 hrs (10 mins)

Dances & Music items to be presented

  1. Shad mastieh dance
  2. Wangala Dance
  3. Shad Pliang ( Plate Dance)
  4. Folk Fusion Music
Message from Chief Guest

15:35 hrs

Hon’ble Chief Minister, Meghalaya - Shri. Conrad Sangma

Vote of Thanks

Shri Navin Kumar, Adviser, T&C, NEC

FOCUS STATE: MIZORAM

11:00 – 12:00 hrs

Theme Song

11:00 – 11:05 hrs (5 mins)

Summer Salt

Introduction to the event

11:05 – 11:07 hrs (2 mins)

Comperes:
Jene Dkhar (Hindi)
Janet (English)

Welcome Address

11:07 – 11:10 hrs (3 mins)

Air Marshal Shri. A. K. Gogoi, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Member, NEC

Introducing the state of Mizoram

11:10 – 11:15 hrs (5 mins)

Audio Visual presentation on the tourist attractions of Mizoram. Welcome by Miss Mizoram

Message from State Icons/ Achievers

11:15 – 11:20 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Jeje Lalpekhlua – National Football Player
  2. Lalremsiami- Indian Lady National Hockey Team

Introduction to Local entrepreneurs and Virtual Exhibition of Handicraft/ traditional fashion/ & Local Product.

11:20 – 11:25 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Susan Ralte- Fashion Designer
  2. Joseph Ralte- Food Processing
  3. Charlie- Handloom

Message from Guest of Honour

11:25 -11:35 hrs (10 mins)

Hon’ble Minister of State, Tourism, Mizoram - Pu Robert Romawia Royte

Cultural Presentation of Dance & Music

11:35 – 11:45 hrs (10 mins)

Dances & Music items to be presented:

  1. Sarlamkai/ Solakia
  2. Chailam
  3. Cheraw
  4. Khuallam
  5. Folk Fusion Performance by Boomerang with Peter C Lalrinmawia
Message from Chief Guest

11:45 hrs

Hon’ble Chief Minister, Mizoram - Pu Zoramthanga

Vote of Thanks

Smti. R. Lalrodingi, Adviser, BIT, NEC

FOCUS STATE: NAGALAND

12:00 – 13:00 hrs

Theme Song

12:00 – 12:05 hrs (5 mins)

Summer Salt

Introduction to the event

12:05 – 12:07 hrs (2 mins)

Comperes
Jene Dkhar (Hindi)
Janet (English)

Welcome Address

12:07 – 12:10 hrs (3 mins)

Air Marshal Shri. A. K. Gogoi, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Member, NEC

Introducing the state of Nagaland

12:10 -12:15 hrs (5 mins)

Welcome by Miss Nagaland and Audio Visual presentation on the tourist attractions of Nagaland

Message from State Icons/ Achievers

12:15 – 12:20 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Chekrovolu Swuro – Olympian Archer
  2. Tetseo Sisters - Singers

Introduction to Local entrepreneurs and Virtual Exhibition of Handicraft/ traditional fashion/ & Local Product.

12:20 – 12:25 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Jesmina- Handicraft
  2. Nagaland Honey Bee Mission
  3. Atheli Zimomi- Fashion Desinger

Cultural Presentation of Dance & Music

12:25 – 12:35 hrs (10 mins)

Dances & Music items to be presented

  1. Sumi War dance
  2. Cock Dance
  3. iii. Folk fusion by Abiogenesis
Message from Chief Guest

12:35 hrs

Hon’ble Chief Minister, Nagaland

Vote of Thanks

Shri L. Beimopha, IRS Deputy Secretary, Admn

FOCUS STATE: SIKKIM

14:00 – 15:00 hrs

Theme Song

14:00 – 14:05 hrs (5 mins)

Summer Salt

Introduction to the event

14:05 – 14:07 hrs (2 mins)

Comperes:
Jene Dkhar (Hindi)
Janet (English)

Welcome Address

14:07 – 14:10 hrs (3 mins)

Air Marshal Shri. A. K. Gogoi, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Member, NEC

Introducing the state of Sikkim

14:10 – 14:15 hrs (5 mins)

Welcome by Miss. Sikkim and Audio Visual presentation on the tourist attractions of Sikkim

Message from State Icons/ Achievers

14:15 – 14:20 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Mickma Lepcha
  2. Ritika Chettri- Miss Sikkim, 2019

Introduction to Local entrepreneurs and Virtual Exhibition of Handicraft/ traditional fashion/ & Local Products.

14:20 – 14:25 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Sonam Choden Bhutia- Taste Buds Sikkim
  2. Sikkim Orchid Nursery- Orchid
  3. Dr. Khorlo Bhutia -Organic Farming

Message from Guest of Honour

14:25 – 14:35 hrs (10 mins)

Hon’ble Minister Tourism, Sikkim - Shri Bedu Singh Pant

Cultural Presentation of Dance & Music

14:35 – 14:45 hrs (10 mins)

Dances & Music items to be presented

  1. Zo- Mal- Lok Lepcha dance
  2. Maruni Dance
  3. Tashi Sabdo Dance
  4. Folk fusion music by Mickma Lepcha
Message from Chief Guest

14:45 hrs

Hon’ble Chief Minister, Sikkim - Shri Prem Singh Tamang

Vote of Thanks

Shri.S. Lama, IES Director, Planning, NEC

FOCUS STATE: TRIPURA

15:00 – 16:00 hrs

Theme Song

15:00 – 15:05 hrs (5 Mins)

Summer Salt

Introduction to the event

15:05 – 15:07 hrs (2 mins)

Comperes
Jene Dkhar (Hindi)
Janet (English)

Welcome Address

15:07 -15:10 hrs (3 mins)

Air Marshal Shri. A. K. Gogoi, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Member, NEC

Introducing the state of Tripura

15:10 – 15:15 hrs (5 mins)

Audio Visual introduction to the tourist spots of Tripura- Welcome by Miss. Tripura

Message from State Icons/ Achievers

15:15 – 15:20 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Dipa Karmakar- Gymnast
  2. Sourabhee Debbarma- Singer

Introduction to Local entrepreneurs and Virtual Exhibition of Handicraft/ traditional fashion/ & Local Products.

15:20 – 15:25 hrs (5 mins)

  1. Akshya Shree - Traditional Handcraft
  2. Mutha Industries (Bamboo)
  3. Rubber Plantation Farming

Message from Guest of Honour

15:25 – 15:35 hrs (10 mins)

Hon’ble Minister Tourism, Tripura - Shri. Pranajit Singha Roy

Cultural Presentation of Dance & Music

15:35 – 15:45 hrs (10 mins)

Dances & Music items to be presented

  1. Hozagiri Dance
  2. Umbrella dance
  3. Sagrain Mog dance
  4. Folk Music by Tithi Debbarma
Message from Chief Guest

15:45 hrs

Hon’ble Chief Minister, Tripura- Shri Biplab Kumar Deb

Vote of Thanks

Shri. A. Saha, Director, S&T, NEC

CLOSING FUNCTION

13:30 – 14:30 hrs

Theme Song

13:30 – 13:35 hrs (5 mins)

Summer Salt

Introduction of the Event

13:35 – 13:37 hrs (2 mins)

Comperes
Jene Dkhar (Hindi)
Janet (English)

Welcome Address

13:37 - 13:40 hrs (3 mins)

Shri. K. Moses Chalai, IAS Secretary, NEC

Virtual Exhibition

13:40 – 13:45 hrs (5 mins)

Audio Visual presentation on the NEC and DoNER organizations - NECBDC, NERAMAC, NERCORMP, & NEHHDC

Message

13:45 – 13:50 hrs (5 mins)

Shri. Indevar Pandey Special Secretary, Ministry of DoNER

Cultural Mosaic of NE India- Medley of Dances

13:50 – 14:00 hrs (10 mins)

Medley of dances & folk music depicting art & culture of different states of North East India.

Message from Guest of Honour

14:00 – 14:10 hrs (10 mins)

Shri Rameswar Teli, Hon’ble Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Choir Presentation

14:10 – 14:15 hrs (5 mins)

Aroha Choir- Khasi Song

Message from Chief Guest

14:15 hrs

Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Youth Affairs And Sports

Vote of Thanks

Shri Gaigongdin Panmei, IRS Financial Adviser, NEC

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