Category Archives: WORKSHOPS

NESFAS at the TED Talks

A great idea can be the start of a great revolution. At UTM Shillong, ideas that can change the world for a better tomorrow will take center-stage. The TEDxUTMShillong is an effort towards sharing and spreading life changing works of … Continue reading

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Malnad Tuber Festival

Tubers and other root vegetables have been a part of our diet, culture and folklore for aeons. They include both domestic and wild species that have pride of place in our cuisine. Some common root crops include Colocasia (Arbi), Dioscorea … Continue reading

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Mei Ram-ew ends with a groovy Disco Soup

The event was unique. The gathering was huge. The music unifying. And the message clear – Local is Cool, Cooking is Fun. The Mei Ram-ew ended on a high-voltage note when young and old visitors to the Mei Ram-ew were … Continue reading

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More than 10 000 visitors make Mei Ram-ew a resounding success!

The Mei Ram-ew 2013 opened to drum beats with Lyngdoh Mawphlang leading the 4 Chief Guests of the event and the delegate community representatives accompanied by the NESFAS team to the dais. The Chief Guests are the custodians and guardians … Continue reading

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Celebrating a Revival

Something very interesting is happening in North East India. The local communities have been holding a series of Food Festivals where locally available (wild edibles) and locally grown food (cultivated) are displayed and cooked. Known as Mei Ram ew, and … Continue reading

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Mei Ram-ew 2013 – Program

Mei Ram-ew Festival 14th December 2013 Mawphlang, Law Kyntang 9:30 – 11:15 Opening Ceremony 9:30 – 9:35 Opening statement by Master of Ceremony 9:35 – 9:40 Welcome by N K Lyngdoh, Lyngdoh of Mawphlang 9:40 – 9:50 Inauguration of Mei … Continue reading

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