Over 350 Youths Gather in Haflong for ‘Ethnosphere 2026’ Ethnic Sports Meet

Hills Live News, HAFLONG, October 10 — More than 350 young participants gathered at the Sengya Sambudhan playground in Haflong today to take part in “Ethnosphere 2026,” a major one-day Ethnic Sports Meet and Cultural Festival designed to showcase and preserve the rich cultural heritage of Dima Hasao.
Organized by the Dima Hasao Students’ Organisations Coordination Committee (DHSOCC), the event was hosted under the overarching theme of peace, unity, and harmony across the district’s diverse communities.
Key Highlights of the Festival

The day kicked off with a district-wide half marathon themed “Run Together and Rise Together,” drawing strong participation from local youth.

Under the banner “Our Heritage, Our Sports, Our Pride,” the ethnic sports competition brought together traditional games representing various communities, including the Dimasa, Karbi, Kuki, Biate, Hrangkhawl, Thadou, Khelma, Jaintia, Gorkha, and Bengali groups.

The event concluded with an evening cultural program titled “Echoes of Tradition,” featuring vibrant folk dances and musical performances by participants from the Dimasa, Kuki, Thadou, Hmar, Jaintia, Gorkha, Karbi, Biate, Hrangkhawl, Khelma, Zeme, and Bengali communities.
Organizers emphasized that Ethnosphere 2026 aims to foster community spirit, mutual respect, and cultural preservation among the youth of Dima Hasao through sport and performance.