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\ Fashion shows comprising the best northeast handlooms will Fashion shows comprising the best northeast handlooms will\be showcased by around 20 young designers and models of the\region. For gastronomes, an exotic collection of delectable\cuisines from the eight states with around 30 food stalls will\be on offer.\ Besides displaying traditional sports of the northeast,\the festival will also have live art, a photography exhibition\showcasing the vivid wildlife and natural beauty of the\region, an art workshop with 20 young artistes of northeast\and plenty of interactive games.\ According to Shyamkanu Mahanta, chief organiser of the\festival, one of the core objectives will be to promote\tourism in the region with plenty of tour operators and\tourists slated to attend it.\ Besides, it will also be a platform to promote business\for northeast entrepreneurs, apart from building bridges with\Delhi, he said.\ \\"This year we will be holding a seminar on flood and\erosion that affect the region. Experts from IITs across the\country will discuss about the Brahmaputra to find a permanent\solution to these issues along with stakeholders of NER.\ \\"The seminar will be presented by Water Resources\Department, government of Assam and will see participation\from various multilaterals and the central government. Assam\Tourism will be presenting a seminar on \\’Awesome Assam\\’ with\tour operators across the country. There will be discussion on\sports, B2B meets on tourism and many more,\\" he said. PTI ZMN\EMY\TRS\