Updated On: 08 December, 2025 09:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani Gabhare
A wave of cultural, culinary and creative festivals are sweeping the city, blending community experiences and residents at once

Singju, traditional Manipuri salad
The Northeast Food and Music Festival presents the region’s cultural identity to a wider audience through its standout food and music offerings. As its first full-scale edition, the festival aims to celebrate heritage while promoting Northeastern artistes and entrepreneurs from across the North East. The music segment includes indie, hip-hop, pop, fusion, and regionally inspired performances by Zephyrtone, Moko Koza, Sorri Senjam, Lil Kiki, among others, along with a special Zubeen Garg tribute act by Keshab Baruah and Ripjyoti Sarma.

Rebecca Lallawmsangi. Pics courtesy/@necom_official