DDU College Celebrates Northeast Heritage at MEIRAANG 2026 Cultural Festival

New Delhi: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College under Delhi University hosted its annual Northeast cultural festival, MEIRAANG 2026, turning the campus into a vibrant showcase of the region’s traditions, art forms and community spirit. The event brought together students, faculty and guests for a day-long celebration aimed at strengthening cultural understanding and highlighting the heritage of Northeast India.

The event featured IAS officer Armstrong Pame, Joint Secretary in the Department of Higher Education, as chief guest. The programme opened with a ceremonial lamp-lighting attended by college leadership and organisers, setting the tone for a festival focused on diversity, inclusion and cultural appreciation.

The celebrations began with classical performances by students representing traditional dance forms from Assam and Manipur, offering a visually rich introduction to the cultural themes of the event. Organisers highlighted the festival’s role in creating a platform for representation and dialogue within the university community.

Addressing students, Armstrong Pame shared insights from his public service journey and encouraged young people to pursue meaningful goals, contribute to society and embrace responsibility in shaping their futures. College officials also used the occasion to underscore the importance of cultural exchange and deeper engagement with the Northeast’s social and natural heritage.

Student participation remained central to the event, with competitions in folk singing and painting drawing enthusiastic involvement. The festival also featured a Northeast food fair that emerged as a major attraction, offering attendees an opportunity to experience traditional regional cuisines rarely available in mainstream campus events.

The post-lunch segment focused on group folk dance performances, with students from multiple Delhi University colleges presenting traditional dance forms from different Northeastern states. The performances added energy to the event while reinforcing its emphasis on inter-cultural understanding and student-led celebration.

Organisers described MEIRAANG 2026 as a success in advancing dialogue, representation and unity within the campus community. The festival also reflected the college’s broader commitment to celebrating India’s cultural diversity and building stronger connections between students from the Northeast and other regions.