Indigenous artistes of the Chakma, Marma, Tangchangya, Tripura and Lusai communities performed songs and traditional dances at the event.

Dancers of the Marma community performed a "Candle dance", balancing lit candles set on small plates on their palm. This was followed by a "Bamboo dance" performed by artistes of the Lusai community.

Suchanda Tangchangya performed a love song titled O-re-o-baier-an, jare-tuiparandare-koidegoina. Aungthoai Marma and Subhadra Tripura performed tradition songs while Kalayan Chakma and Shila Chakmsa performed a duet song.

Chakma artistes also performed a traditional "Bizu dance." The Chakma community celebrates "Bizu Utsab," ushering in the New Year at the end of Bangla month of Choitra. Tripura artistes wrapped up the programme with a "Bottle dance".

Earlier, ambassador Thane Myint visited the museum of TCI and admired the collection of different traditional items.