Aizawl, Nov 12 (PTI) The three-day Leitlangpui Music Festival is currently underway in Mizoram's southern town of Lunglei, bringing together renowned musicians, emerging bands and local entrepreneurs to showcase the state's musical heritage and promote tourism, officials said on Thursday.
Organised jointly by the Union Ministry of Tourism and the Mizoram Tourism Department, the festival began on Wednesday at Lena Stadium in Serkawn under the theme 'Music Comes Home to Serkawn'.
The festival aims to connect Mizoram's rich musical legacy with contemporary musicians and emerging talent.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar said music was an inseparable part of the state's cultural identity, and Serkawn held a special place in Mizoram's musical history.
"Bringing the Leitlangpui Music Festival back to Serkawn is not simply about hosting an event at a historic location; it is about reconnecting generations with a legacy, celebrating the talent of our people and creating new possibilities for the future," he said.
The minister said the government aimed to take the state's music and cultural heritage to national and international audiences while creating opportunities for young artistes, entrepreneurs and local communities.
The festival features performances by established and emerging Mizo musicians.
The second day includes a band competition with 10 finalists from Aizawl, Lunglei, Nagaland and Assam, while winners of the previous two editions, Swordtune and Knot, are also scheduled to perform.
The final day will feature performances by several Mizo artists and bands, followed by the minister's address and a fireworks display.
The festival also has stalls featuring food, handicrafts, handloom, fashion and other local products, providing businesses and entrepreneurs an opportunity to reach visitors.
