Guwahati, Nov 7: CEO Yana Ngoba Chakpu announced on Tuesday that the sixth edition of North East India Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement will be held from November 19-21 at the Koro Happa River Island in Jollang, Arunachal Pradesh.
The three-day fashion extravaganza will be organised by One Arunachal, a registered NGO dedicated to raising awareness and preserving the traditional and cultural oneness of Arunachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Pema Khandu will be the Chief Guest on the occasion.
Other expected guests are Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Cabinet Minister Pijush Hazarika and a host of other dignitaries.
Ngoba’s flagship event aims to systematically conduct a series of pilot studies towards improving the prospects for inclusion, empowerment, and quality of life of artisans and weavers in northeast India. The event will commemorate the movement & showcase the talents of artisans from northeast India. Nearly 30 designers and weavers will participate in the 3-day fashion event.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman One Arunachal Joram Tat said, “Through North East India Fashion Week- The Artisans Movement, we strive to identify artisan role models, boost self-esteem within the artisan community, advocate for their skills, and offer a platform to showcase their unique talents.”
