This video of North-East communities singing the national anthem on the occasion of India’s 70th Independence Day is going viral for all the right reasons.
Often sidelined and much ignored, this part of the country has struggled with influx of immigrants, ethnic and communal conflicts within and has even battled insurgency and illegal occupation by India’s neighbours.
The North-East sure has beautiful tourist destinations, but also so much more. For instance, according to the 2011 Census, Mizoram and Tripura ranks third and fourth, respectively, on the list of states with highest literacy. Much higher than Delhi, Maharashtra or Tamil Nadu.
Vandana Kohli, producer and director of the video, said, “This version of the National Anthem is distinct for its layered harmony of voices. The search for harmony led me to the North East.”
Sourced from The Indian Express, Featured image courtesy: youtube.com
