The Rongmei community of Guwahati celebrated its 8th Cultural cum Freshers Meet 2026 with great enthusiasm and unity on Friday at the Railway Community Hall in Maligaon, Guwahati. The gathering was organised around the central theme Roots to Relevance and witnessed overwhelming participation from Rongmei residents and newly arrived freshers. The event was honoured by the presence of Chief Guest Nilmani Brahma, IRSE, Principal Chief Engineer, Northeast Frontier Railway, who delivered an inspiring address and welcomed the freshers to the community.
The program was jointly organised by the Rongmei Phwam Guwahati, which is registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, and the Rongmei Chamnac Phwam Guwahati. The celebration highlighted the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Rongmei people through a diverse line-up of presentations. These included cultural songs, traditional dances, a display of traditional costumes, the Rongmei anthem, and indigenous cultural acts such as Huai kaucmei and Pazeicmei. These performances reflected the beauty of Rongmei identity while fostering a deep sense of belonging, pride, love, unity, solidarity, peace, and togetherness among the members.
Special guest artists from the Rongmei community, Pouh Mathiuhuam Kamei and TR Ganh and the band, enthralled the crowd with musical performances that brought vibrant energy to the gathering. The occasion also featured spirited individual participation in a Talent Hunt alongside the selection of Mr and Ms Fresher 2026.
