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The 6th edition of Winter Tales 2025 commenced today at the iconic Ward’s Lake in Shillong. Winter Tales, an initiative of the Department of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya, is organised by The Meghalayan Age Limited and curated by Dak-ti. The three-day event will continue until December 13, 2025. The theme for this year’s Winter Tales is “Nurture”, celebrating the interconnected nature of culture, craft, community and land, and honouring how indigenous ways of living are passed down from generation to generation. Winter Tales 2025 is also anchored in the imagery of the five fingers, highlighting how hands serve as instruments that tell stories, build communities, and sustain customs and traditions. The opening day began with an inaugural walkthrough led by Shri Timothy D. Shira, Hon’ble Tourism Minister, accompanied by artisans and entrepreneurs, followed by a heartwarming performance by the ‘Kner Sha Ki’ Kids’ Choir. Addressing the gathering at the inauguration of Winter Tales 2025, Shri Timothy D. Shira described the event as more than a festival, calling it a “cultural movement” rooted in the skills and traditions of the people. Highlighting this year’s theme, ‘Five Fingers’, he explained that it reflects the essence of Meghalaya, where hands “create, cook, sing, feel, and build,” not merely for livelihood but for heritage and continuity. Emphasising that the true spirit of the state lies with its craftsmen, he stated, “For us in Meghalaya, culture is not something that exists only on stage. It lives in the hands of the artisan.” He commended the festival’s strong commitment to sustainability through the use of indigenous, organic materials such as bamboo, jute and clay, remarking, “We take pride in the fact that this is one of …

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