The formal inauguration of the 41st Foundation Day celebrations of IGRMS will commence by inauguration of a special exhibition entitled ‘Meghalaya: A Glimpses of Cultural Heritage’ by Manoj Shrivastava, Principal Secretary, Madhya Pradesh. On this occasion Pankaj Rag, (Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Culture) will be the Guest of Honour.
On the eve of Foundation Day, country’s largest lamp with 1001 wicks ‘Aal-Vilakku’ will be lighted.In the inaugural ceremony ‘Annual IGRMS lifetime Achievement Award’ will be presented to AK Danda (Former Director, Anthropological Survey of India).
later in the evening, traditional artists from Meghalaya will present Shad Kynoi Khon, Shad Pliang etc dances and Pynter Orchestra will give performing arts presentation at Veethi Sankul open air auditorium from 7pm.
Entre to all programmes is free of cost.