East Khasi Hills

Lasubon Kite Festival

Kite flying is no less an adventurous deed that draws huge applause from the people of all ages and classes. Lasuban, the name of a tiny place in the north eastern city of Shillong strikes the attention of the foreign and domestic tourists when many kites find place to flutter in the sky in the festival.

Nongkrem Dance Festival

The entire Khasi hills in Meghalaya erupts in joy as soon as the Nongkrem dance festival falls. The week long festival takes place on November 1 where the festivity of the Khasi hills people knows no bound. The carnival is all about wealth, animals and an environment. Animals are sacrificed as part of the festival to be followed by feast along with songs and dance. The central place of attraction is Smit, the fixed venue of the occasion where the Khasi hills people throng to participate in the event which is 11 km away from the capital city of Shillong, an ideal place for the tourists.

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