Ukhrul: Showcasing the cultural mosaic of the state, the first edition of the ‘Northeast Autumn Festival’ kick-started at Jorcheng in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Thursday.
Jorcheng is a scenic grassland located at Lunghar village, 21 km from Ukhrul town. The festival will continue till October 26.
Organised by Chiko Adventures and supported by the Manipur Tourism Department, the week-long festival will feature several artistes from different states of the region. The cultural extravaganza aims to attract tourists and promote eco-tourism by tapping the tourism potential of the region.
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