Seng Kut Snem

Seng Kut Snem – a festival of the indigenous Khasi faith and culture is a festival that is observed to mark the Seng Khasi Movement. Sixteen young men formed an organisation called the Khasi Young Men’s Association on November 23, 1899 to preserve and safeguard the indigenous way of life also known as Niam Trai Niam Tre after continued assault on the indigenous faith during the British rule. The first anniversary celebration of the Khasi Young Men’s Association was called – “Seng Kut Snem”. The occasion is celebrated every year to commemorate the movement “Seng Kut Snem is the celebration to commemorate the renaissance and awakening of the Khasi community as a whole.” During the celebration elders impart oral teachings, about the traditional faith, beliefs, customs of the Khasis as bestowed by the ancient Khasi predecessors