Shillong : Meghalaya is set to witness a unique culinary celebration as Seeti, one of India’s most ambitious food and culture collectives, brings its second chapter to the state.
Scheduled from March 26 to March 31, Seeti 2.0 will transform Meghalaya into a vibrant hub of food, culture, and storytelling, bringing together leading chefs, creators, and cultural voices from across the country. The initiative aims to highlight the rich culinary heritage of the Northeast while creating meaningful connections between local communities and national talent.
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said the event reflects the essence of Meghalaya’s identity. He noted that the state is defined by its culture, traditions, indigenous produce, and the creativity of its youth. According to him, Seeti 2.0 provides a platform for young people to innovate and share Meghalaya’s story with the world, while strengthening the state’s cultural legacy.
Unlike conventional food festivals, Seeti positions itself as a movement that seeks to reshape India’s culinary narrative by shifting focus away from metropolitan centres and towards regions rich in heritage and untapped stories.
The Meghalaya edition will feature curated dining experiences rooted in local ingredients, collaborations between regional and national culinary experts, cultural immersions with indigenous communities, and storytelling sessions that explore food beyond the plate.
Chairman and Managing Director of Meghalayan Age Ltd., Dr. Vijay Kumar D., IAS, emphasised that the initiative aligns with the state’s vision of sustainable and community-driven tourism. He stated that Seeti creates a structured platform to engage with local ecosystems, traditional food practices, and cultural narratives in a meaningful way.
The organisers highlighted that the Northeast holds immense depth in terms of food, culture, and people, yet remains underrepresented in mainstream culinary conversations. Through its Meghalaya chapter, Seeti aims to bridge that gap by offering an immersive experience that allows participants to directly connect with the region.
They added that the initiative is not about interpreting Meghalaya from an external perspective, but about creating shared experiences where guests become storytellers themselves through food and cultural exchange.
By bringing together chefs, farmers, artisans, and storytellers from within the region alongside voices from across India, Seeti seeks to build long-term collaborations, encourage knowledge exchange, and create visibility for indigenous ingredients and practices.
The event also aims to position the Northeast as a key contributor to India’s evolving food identity, recognising Meghalaya not merely as a destination, but as a source of rich culinary heritage and innovation.