India, July 12 -- Wrapping up today, the festival successfully turns a simple harvest celebration into a loud, proud showcase of Meghalaya's cultural identity in the heart of Delhi

What could possibly beat an evening of charred, smoky barbecue, a hunt for something sweet and fresh to end on, and a live rock band turning the night into pure, deafening magic?

Towering piles of Kew pineapples dominate Dilli Haat for the Meghalaya festival. The celebration puts hill farmers directly in front of buyers from all over the country, while giving visitors a front-row seat to Meghalaya's food, flavours, and living traditions.

The festival also brings together the State's rich agricultural heritage and indigenous cuisines, with counters serving au...