Guwahati, May 31 -- Reported by Avik Chakraborty

Dibrugarh: The first Northeast Cultural Festival showcasing the cultural heritage of Northeast India was held in Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday, drawing participation from more than 500 people from different communities.

The one-day event was organised by Saptaranga Cultural Society and featured performances highlighting the music, songs and cultural traditions of Northeast India.

Artists from different northeastern states performed during the festival, which organisers said aimed to promote the region's cultural identity among international audiences.

"Songs and cultures of Northeast India were showcased at the festival. Artists performed various songs from the region and peop...