Williamnagar, Dec 13, 2024: PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak, inaugurated the two-days’ Simsang Festival, 2024, at Williamnagar District Sports Association (WDSA) Stadium, Williamnagar on 13 December, 2024, in the presence of the Deputy Commissioner, Vibhor Aggarwal, Superintendent of Police, Stephen A Rynjah and other dignitaries.

Inaugurating the festival, Marcuise said that the Govt. of Meghalaya is committed to promote tourism in Garo Hills and made a special mention of Daribokgre and Mandalgre saying that the Govt. is taking necessary steps to promote tourism in the area.

The highlights of the festival included competitions in flower show, singing and dancing, cooking competitions, traditional and indigenous games, eating, fancy dress, etc.
On the day, the others who spoke on the occasion included, the East Garo Hills, DC, Vibhor Aggarwal and Senior Citizen, Crossnil D Sangma.