“Play” the official anthem of Meghalaya’s hosted North East Olympic Games released

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 6, 2022

The official anthem of 2nd North East Olympic Games 2022 entitled “Play” was released in a grand function on Saturday at Khyndailad, Shillong.

The anthem, “Play” performed by folk-fusion band Summersalt and artists from each of the other seven North East states, is a contemporary, upbeat track that is mainly in English but with five to six other languages sampled as well.

The chief guest at the launch function was Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Dr Vijay Kumar D IAS. Also present on the occasion was East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Isawanda Laloo IAS and East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Shri Sylvester Nongtnger IPS.

The beating heart of Shillong, Khyndailad, was chosen as the launch venue and the stirring vocals visibly grabbed the attention of locals and tourists alike.

Other attractions that got the crowd going included a flash mob with bboys who wowed those present with their moves.

A motorbike rally featuring some impressive machines also began from Khyndailad to spread the unifying message of the Games, as a celebration of Meghalaya and as a celebration of the North East.