Shillong, October 15: The Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya, organised the State-Level Inter-School Traditional Singing Competition under Reform Utsav – Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas 2026 at the State Central Library, Shillong, with enthusiastic participation from schools and colleges across the state. The programme was attended by Minister of Arts and Culture Sanbor Shullai as the chief guest, while Principal Secretary Frederick Roy Kharkongor attended as the guest of honour.
The competition showcased Meghalaya’s rich musical heritage, with students presenting traditional tunes, melodies, beats and rhythms deeply rooted in the state’s age-old customs and indigenous traditions. The performances highlighted the diversity of Meghalaya’s traditional music and the importance of preserving and promoting indigenous cultural practices among the younger generation.
In the Solo Category, Jowai Public School secured the first position, followed by St. Margaret Higher Secondary School in second place and All Saints Diocesan Higher Secondary School in third place.
In the Group Category, Kiddies Corner Secondary School emerged as the winner, while All Saints Diocesan Higher Secondary School secured second place and St. Margaret Higher Secondary School finished third.
The competition provided a platform for students to showcase their musical talents while developing a deeper appreciation of the state’s rich cultural legacy. The initiative also emphasised the need to encourage young people to preserve, practise and pass on Meghalaya’s traditional music and indigenous cultural heritage to future generations.
