Posted on 22 December 2025:

Aïom Ksiar 2025: Golden Harvest of Art, Culture, and Community in Jaintia Hills 

From December 18 to 31, 2025, the Moopynïeiñ Heritage Camp site in the heart of Jaintia Hills blossomed into a sanctuary of creativity and celebration with Aïom Ksiar – The Golden Harvest Festival. 

At the soul of the celebration was the THOH SHUN Art Camp 2025, a vibrant initiative by RITI Academy of Visual Arts, Shillong, in collaboration with Santiniketan Kala Bhavan Praktoni. This artistic exchange, born of a meaningful bond between the two institutions, brought together passionate creators from both communities. Their works, inspired by nature and heritage, painted stories that transcended borders.

The presence of eminent artists including Prof. Janak Jhankar Narzari and Prof. V. Nagdas, Chairman of Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, added depth and distinction to the gathering. 

As the days unfolded, the campsite echoed with folk melodies, cultural performances, and heartfelt tributes—culminating in the commemoration of Kiang Nangbah Day on December 30, a moment of pride and remembrance for all.

Nestled among megalithic wonders and whispering hills, the festival offered a rich blend of adventure tents, refreshing swims, and savoury ethnic cuisine—each element echoing the warmth of the land and its people.

Aïom Ksiar was not just a festival—it was a golden embrace of art, spirit and shared dreams.