A two day long cultural bonanza Tyi-sam Festival gotunder way today at Golden Beach of Baghmara with much enthusiasm and grandeur. The Meghalaya Tourism Minister, Timothy D. Shira inaugurated the event in the presence of local MLA, Kartush R Marak and host of other dignitaries.
The Minister in charge of Tourism, Agriculture and Fishery Department T. D. Shira expressed his happiness and contentment in parti-cipating thetwo-day event while sta-ting thatBaghmara Simsang beach remindshim of the famous Marina Beachin Chennai. However, the area ofsand in Baghmara is much bigger compared to that beach. He said.
He further urged the gathering to push themselves for domestictou-rism by creating an atmospherethat will attract more tourist especially in the Simsang Beach that can enhanced the local economies. The Minister also saidthat State Tourism Department is keen on developing.Tourism across the state and urged the people of South Garo Hills to fully utilized the available resources and make tourist friendly destination.
The Inaugural event featured flower show, vegetable show, singing and Dancing Competition,Indigenous games, Beach Sports and musical nights featuring the famous Garo.Hills band North Wind, Rough Road and local bands.
The event will also showcase the rich cultural heritage and traditions with special emphasizedon local cuisine music and varieties of handicrafts and other local produce.
