Preserving Culture,
Building Community,
Inspiring Change.

Connecting communities worldwide through music, storytelling, and heritage-based education. Our programs preserve traditional culture while fostering sustainability, creativity, and resilience across generations.

Community Reach

800+ students and teachers engaged through cultural programs.

Cultural Pride

94% reported increased pride in heritage.

Global Collaboration

Cross-border partnerships built between artists, educators, and youth.

Join us in building a world where culture thrives
and communities unite.

A Lookback at the Celebration of Northeast India

Northeast India Heritage Festival

The Northeast India Heritage Festival created an inclusive and collaborative platform for celebrating the deep cultural heritage of the eight northeastern states of India. Rooted in the values of connection, research, and cultural exchange, the festival brought together communities, artisans and artists from across the region through music, crafts, cuisine, storytelling and immersive experiences.
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Eight States, Endless Traditions

Destination NE India

Northeast India, often called India’s unexplored paradise, is home to vibrant cultures, diverse traditions, and a rich history. This monograph by Dr. Palme Borthakur, Dr. Utpola Borah, Mr. Kishore Seram, and Dr. Hans Utter highlights the region’s historical sites and the cultural journeys that have shaped its identity over the years. 
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About Us

Himalayan Folkways is a cultural organization rooted in research, education, and community collaboration. We preserve and promote living traditions by working directly with the people who carry them forward. Led by ethnomusicologists and grounded in long-term community partnerships, our work spans global diaspora communities, particularly in the United States. We focus on cultural continuity, not cultural display.

Our Focus Areas

01

Community Reach

Hands-on workshops in folk music, dance, storytelling, and handloom weaving. Youth and seniors learn side by side, ensuring knowledge is passed between generations.

02

Sustainability Education

Programs that connect traditional ecological knowledge with climate-conscious practices—using heritage as a guide for a more sustainable future.

03

Artist Exchange

A global cultural celebration, starting with the Northeast India Heritage Festival (Sept 2025), expanding to include diverse world traditions in years ahead.

04

Annual Heritage Festival

Collaborative residencies and performances that bring together tradition bearers and contemporary creators from around the world.

Uniting people through vibrant festivals rooted in heritage.

Who We Serve

Who We Serve

Children & youth with limited access to arts and heritage education

Senior citizens & tradition bearers whose wisdom risks being lost

Immigrant & refugee families seeking belonging and identity

Broader communities eager to connect across cultures

Donate for a Cause

Your support sustains heritage education, builds intergenerational connections, and strengthens cultural exchange globally.

Impact of Giving:

• $25 – Provides materials for one student workshop
• $100 – Sponsors an artist exchange session
• $500 – Supports community heritage projects
• $1,000 – Brings elders and youth together to share traditions

Recurring Donations: Become a monthly donor and help us build year-round programs.

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Our Commitment to the Community

Community Impact

Global Connections

Women-Led

Diaspora Connections

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