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aboutHello! I am Reginald and this is my Graphic Design Portfolio comprising some of my works. It has been more than seven years that I have made my efforts to push myself in becoming an enthusiastic designer. As a designer, my passion and ambition has rooted up my desire to pick up my own profession in the world of graphic design. To quickly describe about myself - I am creative and functional, making my best efforts in meeting deadlines and building client relationships. I can work independently or as part of a team

Having worked in a Magazine based in Shillong and for a printing house in Dubai, I may say, I have gained vast knowledge in the field of designing and printing. Currently, I am freelancing in several projects in Shillong. I take every jobs, from small to big very seriously.

Of all that I have briefed out about myself, I strive further to acquire a strong determination and commitment too in maintaining my best and satisfactory work.

personal infoMother’s NaMe

Lucia Sun

Date of Birth

12th of April ’1984

LaNguages KNowN

English, Hindi and Khasi

NatioNaLity

Indian

MaritaL status

Married

CoNtaCts

[email protected]+91 879 440 2118

MaiLiNg aDDress

C/o Latara CottageLaitumkhrah, NongrimbahMeghalaya, India

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Christian (Catholic)

eDucationaCaDeMiC QuaLifiCatioNs

higher seCoNDary sChooL LeaviNg CertifiCatest. eDMuND’s CoLLege Shillong, India

teChNiCaL QuaLifiCatioNs

aDvaNCeD CourseiN DesKtop puBLishiNgDoN BosCo teChNiCaL sChooLShillong, India (2004-2005)

aDvertisiNg iN priNt MeDiaareNa MuLtiMeDia Shillong, India (2005-2006)

skills Typography

Branding

Vector Illustrations

Digital Sketch

Logo Design

Photo Compositing

Event Branding

and more

experiencesNoveMBer 2006 - JuLy 2007the Northeast toDay DaiLyShillong, Meghalaya, India www.thenortheasttoday.ingraphic Designer

august 2007 - JaNuary 2012eMirates priNtiNg press (LLC) (iso 9002)Dubai, United Arab Emirateswww.eppdubai.comgraphic Designer | Mac operator

NoveMBer 2010 - DeCeMBer 2011NeBuLa aDvertisiNg ageNCyDubai, United Arab Emirateswww.nebulads.comgraphic Designer

May 2012 - oCtoBer 2014the Northeast toDay MagaziNeShillong, Meghalaya, Indiawww.tntmagazine.ingraphic Designer | Layout artist

NoveMBer 2014 - tiLL preseNtfreeLaNCe graphiC DesigNerShillong, Meghalaya, India

hobbies Calligraphy

Sketching

Designing

application skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Indesign

Please have a look at my online portfolio on Behancewww.behance.net/outthinkinkstudios

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International Mei Ram-ew 2015 (IMR 2015)Shillong, Meghalaya, North East India

3RD to 7TH November 2015*

*Please note that dates of the event are subject to Government of India clearance

A Background Document

PORK CHOW ₨100.00PORK SCHEZUAN CHOW ₨120.00PORK MUSHROOM CHOW ₨120.00PORK HOT GARLIC CHOW ₨130.00PORK SOUP CHOW ₨100.00PORK MUSHROOM SOUP CHOW ₨120.00PORK CHOWMEIN ₨150.00

SIZZLER CHICKEN SIZZLER ₨300.00VEG SIZZLER ₨250.00CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA SIZZLER ₨300.00PRAWN SIZZLER ₨350.00

SOUPCHICKEN CLEAR SOUP ₨70.00CHICKEN LUNG FUNG SOUP ₨80.00CHICKEN VEG SOUP ₨80.00CHICKEN WANTON SOUP ₨120.00CHICKEN CORIANDER LEMON SOUP ₨80.00CHICKEN HOT & SOUR SOUP ₨80.00CHICKEN SWEETCORN SOUP ₨80.00CHICKEN MEAT BALL SOUP ₨100.00CHICKEN MANCHOW SOUP ₨80.00CHICKEN MUSHROOM SOUP ₨90.00

Non Vegeterian

Vegeterian

PorkVEG CLEAR SOUP ₨50.00VEG CORIANDER LEMON SOUP ₨70.00VEG MANCHOW SOUP ₨70.00VEG WANTON SOUP ₨100.00VEG MUSHROOM SOUP ₨70.00VEG HOT & SOUR SOUP ₨70.00VEG SWEETCORN SOUP ₨70.00LUNG FUNG SOUP ₨70.00TOMATO SOUP ₨70.00

NOODLES

CHICKEN DRY FRY ₨180.00CHICKEN CHILLY (GRAVY) ₨200.00CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOM ₨220.00CHICKEN MANCHURIAN ₨200.00CHICKEN DRUMSTICK ₨200.00CHICKEN SWEET N SOUR ₨200.00CHICKEN HOT GARLIC SAUCE ₨220.00FRIED CHICKEN IN BARBECUE SAUCE ₨240.00CHICKEN WITH DRY LOCAL MUSHROOM ₨240.00CHICKEN WITH BAMBOO SHOOT ₨220.00CHINESE COLD ROAST CHICKEN HALF ₨250.00CHICKEN SCHEZUAN ₨200.00MINCE STEAM CHICKEN ₨220.00CHICKEN MEATBALLS IN SCHEZUAN SAUCE ₨220.00

CHICKEN

VEGETERIAN

PR AWNPRAWN CHILLY (GRAVY) ₨250.00PRAWN SCHEZUAN ₨250.00PRAWN IN HOT GARLIC SAUCE ₨270.00FRIED PRAWN IN BARBECUE SAUCE ₨300.00DEEP FRIED PRAWN ₨250.00

FISHFISH FINGER ₨200.00FISH BALL ₨200.00FISH CHILLY (GRAVY) ₨200.00FISH MANCHURIAN ₨200.00FISH SCHEZUAN ₨200.00FISH SWEET N SOUR ₨200.00CHINESE FRIED FISH ₨200.00

CHILLY PANEER ₨200.00PANEER MANCHURIAN ₨200.00PANEER WITH MUSHROOM & BABY CORN (DRY) ₨220.00STUFF PANEER IN HOT GARLIC SAUCE ₨240.00VEG MANCHURIAN ₨150.00CHILLY POTATO (GRAVY) ₨100.00GOBI CHILLY ₨150.00GOBI MANCHURIAN ₨150.00BABY CORN MUSHROOM IN BARBECUE SAUCE ₨200.00SPICY MUSHROOM ₨120.00SWEET AND SOUR VEGETABLE ₨150.00

Non Vegeterian

Non Vegeterian

Non VegeterianPORKPORK DRY FRY ₨180.00PORK CHILLY (GRAVY) ₨200.00PORK SCHEZUAN ₨200.00PORK MANCHURIAN ₨200.00PORK WITH BAMBOO SHOOT ₨200.00PORK SWEET & SOUR ₨200.00PORK IN HOT & GARLIC SAUCE ₨200.00FRIED PORK IN BARBECUE SAUCE ₨240.00PORK WITH DRY LOCAL MUSHROOM ₨240.00ROAST PORK BELLY IN RED WINE ₨300.00PORK SPARE RIPS IN B/G SAUCE ₨300.00HUNNAN PORK ₨250.00

SOUPRICE NOODLE SOUP ₨120.00MIXED VEGETABLE SOUP ₨100.00COCONUT & SEAFOOD SOUP ₨150.00HOT & SOUR FISH SOUP ₨120.00BAMBOO SHOOT , FISH & RICE SOUP ₨140.00HOT & SOUR PRAWN SOUP ₨150.00GINGER , CHICKEN & COCONUT SOUP ₨140.00TOM YUM SOUP ₨170.00

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RICE / NOODLESGARLIC & GINGER RICE WITH CORIANDER ₨160.00THAI FRIED RICE ₨200.00THAI NOODLES ₨180.00NOODLES & VEGETABLES IN COCONUT SAUCE ₨180.00

Non Vegeterian

“Help yourself to happiness”

Veg Tempura ₨80/-

French Fries ₨50/-

Potato Fritters stuffed with cheese and onion ₨80/-

Crispy Fish in tempura batter ₨120/-

Fish Fingers with tartar sauce ₨120/-

Devil’s WingsSpicy chicken wings coated with oriental sauce ₨250/-

Crispy Chicken Fingers with mint sauce ₨180/-

Chicken Cheese Nuggets ₨150/-

The ancient Greeks and Romans sampled bits of fish, seasoned vegetables, cheese and olives while the Renaissance Italian writer Platina recommended thin rolls of grilled veal

to stimulate the appetite for food and drink. The term “appetizers” seems to have appeared nearly simultaneously in England and America in the 1860s simply to provide an

Anglophone equivalent for the French hors d’oeuvre.

Pizza with assortment of exotic vegetables ₨250/-Minced Chicken Pizza ₨300/-

Minced Lamb Pizza ₨350/-

The Local Pizza (Smoked Pork) ₨350/-

Smoked Sausage Pizza (Pork) ₨350/-

The first pizza was created by baker Raffaele Esposito in Naples. His pizza was immediately a favorite, and Esposito

was called to make a pizza for the visit of King Umberto and Queen Margherita of Italy in 1889. The first known pizza shop was the Port ‘Alba in Naples, which opened in 1830 and is still

open today. Pizza spread to America, England, France, and Spain but it was little-known in these countries until World

War 2. The origin of the word pizza is uncertain. It is Italian for ‘pie’ and may have come from Latin pix ‘pitch’ or Greek pitta.

Tomato and Onion salad with French Dressing ₨50/-Fresh Cucumber, Fresh Beans, Walnuts with mayonnaise dressing ₨60/-Green Leafy salad with French dressing ₨50/-Waldorf salad ₨70/-Local herbs salad with French dressing ₨60/-Fresh beans salad with Honey Mustard dressing ₨80/-Chicken Pasta salad with canned Fish & assortment of Vegetables ₨150/-Pasta salad with assortment of vegetables ₨120/-Fruit salad ₨100/-Okra salad ₨80/-

Salads (generally defined as mixed greens with dressing) were enjoyed by ancient Romans and Greeks. Composed

salads assembled with layers of ingredients were enjoyed in the 18th century. They were called Salmagundi. Today they are called chef’s salad. The basis for the word salad is ‘sal’, meaning salt. This was chosen because in ancient times,

salt was often an ingredient in the dressing.

SPAGHETTISpaghetti Arabiata ₨170/-Spaghetti with assortment of vegetables ₨170/-Spaghetti Bolognese (Lamb/Chicken) ₨200/-Spaghetti with prawns in garlic sauce ₨220/-Spaghetti with prawns in garlic tomato sauce ₨220/-Spaghetti with smoked sausage, chorizo, Bacon and Prawns ₨220/-Lemon spaghetti with Chicken ₨250/-Chicken spaghetti asian style ₨250/-

PENNEPenne Arabiata ₨150/-Penne with Peas, mushroom & corn in creamy white sauce ₨170/-Penne with white sauce top with minced lamb ₨200/-Penne with meat balls glazed with tomato sauce ₨220/-Penne with local smoked Pork ₨220/-

The Chinese are on record as having eaten pasta as early as 5,000 B.C. Contrary to popular belief, Marco Polo did not discover pasta. Although Marco Polo wrote about eating

Chinese pasta, he probably didn’t introduce pasta to Italy. In fact, there’s evidence suggesting the Etruscans made pasta

as early as 400 B.C. In the 13th century, the Pope set quality standards for pasta.

VEGVeg Cheese Sandwich ₨80/-

Tomato and Local Herbs Sandwich ₨60/-

Vegetable Sandwich ₨60/-

Triple Decker Veg Sandwich ₨80/-

NON-VEGTriple Decker Non-Veg Sandwich ₨120/-

Chicken Sandwich ₨80/-

Open Chicken Sandwich ₨80/-

Club Sandwich (Pork) ₨130/-

Health Sandwich (Veg/Chicken) ₨130/-

Foot Long Sandwich (Pork/Chicken) ₨200/-

The Club Sandwich (Pork/Chicken) ₨200/-

Chicken Cheese Sandwich ₨100/-

Named after the man credited with creating the first sandwich, John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich.

Legend has it that he was unwilling to free up both hands during a 24 hour gambling event in order to eat. Instead,

he asked his servant to put the meat from his meal between two slices of bread so he could hold it in one

hand and continue gambling.

Veg Burger ₨90/-

Lamb Burger ₨170/-

Chilli Lamb Burger ₨170/-

Lamb Burger with Bacon ₨200/-

Chicken Burger ₨150/-

Herbs crusted Chicken Burger ₨180/-

The history of the Burger is truly a story that has been run through the meat grinder. Some sources say it began with the Mongols, who stashed raw beef under their saddles as they

waged their campaign to conquer the known world. After time spent sandwiched between the butt of man and beast, the beef became tender enough to eat raw, bizarre yet a fact!—certainly a boon to swift-moving riders not keen to dismount. It is said

that the Mongols, under Kublai Khan later brought it to Russia, which turned it into the dish we know as steak tartare. Several

years later, as global trade picked up, seafarers brought this idea back to the port city of Hamburg, Germany, where the

Deutschvolk decided to mold it into a steak shape and add heat to the equation, making something that, outside of Hamburg,

was referred to as “Hamburg steak.” There are currently three major claims staked on the confusing and contradictory map of

American hamburger history.

Shredded Pork Hotdog ₨130/-

Chilli Dog (Chicken) ₨120/-

Local Dog (Lamb) ₨130/-

Chicken Hotdog Asian spiced ₨130/-

In 1902 during a Giants baseball game, Harry M. Stevens sent his salesmen out to buy up all the dachshund sausages they

could find, and an equal number of rolls. In less than an hour, his vendors were hawking hot dogs from portable hot water

tanks while yelling, “They’re red hot! Get your dachshund sausages while they’re red hot!” In the press box, sports

cartoonist, T.A. (Tad) Dorgan, was nearing his deadline and desperate for an idea. Hearing the vendors, he hastily drew a cartoon of barking dachshund sausages nestled warmly in

rolls. Not sure how to spell the word “dachshund” he simply wrote “hot dog!” The cartoon was a sensation and the term hot dog was born. Although historians generally credit him

with the name, the supposed cartoon has never been found.

Baklava with vanilla ice-cream ₨150/-Missipi mud pie with vanilla ice-cream ₨150/-Devils and Angels with Vanilla ice-cream ₨150/-Sinful chocolate ₨100/-Black Forest ₨80/-Exotic Pineapple Gateau ₨80/-Belgium Chocolate Torte ₨80/-Little Chef Dessert ₨100/-Crème Brullee ₨100/-Crème Caramel ₨80/-Lemon Tart ₨80/-Cheese Cake ₨100/-

Nothing completes a fine meal like a well-made cup of coffee and your favourite sweet treat. Hard to believe, but desserts weren’t always a staple to every meal! While at times, ancient civilizations would treat themselves to fruit or nuts rolled into candied honey, it wasn’t until sugar was manufactured during the middle ages that people began to enjoy more sweets. Even then, desserts where generally reserved for the wealthy at celebrations, as sugar was still

considered quite expensive back then.{{

HOT COFFEESCappuccino ₨70/-

Café Latte ₨60/-

Black Coffee ₨40/-

Café Mocha ₨90/-

Hazelnut Coffee ₨90/-

Hot Chocolate ₨80/-

Mint Capuccino ₨90/-

Caramel Machiatto ₨50/-

TEARed Tea ₨30/-

Milk Tea ₨40/-

Green Tea ₨50/-

Lemon Tea ₨40/-

Masala Tea ₨50/-

COLD COFFEECafé Frappe ₨100/-

Choco cream Frappe ₨120/-

Frappe float ₨120/-

Choco Chill ₨90/-

Frothy Shake ₨90/-

Fudgy Frappe ₨120/-

ICED TEALemon Iced Tea ₨70/-

Peach Iced Tea ₨70/-

Chocolate Shake ₨150/-

Strawberry Shake ₨100/-

Mango Shake ₨100/-

Pineapple Shake ₨100/-

Black Currant Shake ₨100/-

Kiwi Shake ₨100/-

Green Apple Shake ₨100/-

Orange Shake ₨100/-

Litchi Shake ₨100/-

Grapes and Apple Juice ₨100/-

Orange Juice ₨100/-

Watermelon Juice ₨100/-

Lime Juice ₨50/-

Sweet Lime Juice ₨60/-

Pineapple Juice ₨100/-

Fruit slushies ₨50/-

Green Apple ₨100/-

Blue Lagoon ₨100/-

Shirley Temple ₨100/-

Grape Margarita ₨120/-

Strawberry float ₨120/-

Apple Virgin Mojito ₨100/-

Cinderella ₨100/-

Sunny Fizz ₨100/-

The coinage mocktail appears for the first time in an advertisement for Libbey Glass in Food Service Marketing on February 1979. According to that ad, mocktails are a relatively new group of beverages prepared without any

alcohol whatsoever. It is a clever invention. Mocktails are popular alternatives to alcoholic drinks and allow

everyone to enjoy the spirit of a celebratory occasion in a responsible manner.

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Mawlynnong Tourism Branding

The Epiphany Society for Rural Uplift, Mawlynnong

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ADDRESSMawlynnong

East Khasi Hills District7930110 - Mawlynnong

P.O. Pynursla

PHONE NO.+91 9856939465

WEBSITEwww.mawlynnong.org

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The onus to keep the village clean lies with every

person residing in the village. Local cleaning the roads,

picking up leaves and throwing garbage in the bin is a

very common sight. Bamboo garbage bins adorn every

nook and corner of the village highlight the conscious-

ness of cleanliness among the villagers. All the waste

from the dustbin is collected and kept in a pit, which

the villagers use as manure. The villagers are now on a

mission to ban plastic. The village with cent per cent lit-

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of conservation and protection of the forest.

ADDRESSMawlynnong


P.O. Pynursla


PHONE NO.+91 9856939465

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If you thought Mawlynnong conjured up its own sobri-

quet as being God’s own Garden, talk to some of the

village elders and they will narrate a tale that goes back

generations when they were already inculcated with the

desire to appreciate nature’s beauty and to preserve the

village holistically. Today, it is an example of how commu-

nities are able to manage their growth that is both open

to the world while retaining their distinct indigenous

traits. Mawlynnong has opened its doors for the outside

world to come and experience the unique lifestyles it

thrives on. You can come and check in, be our guest and

soak in the ambience of our hearth and homes.

ADDRESSMawlynnong


P.O. Pynursla


PHONE NO.+91 9856939465

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The war region of Khasi and Jaintia hills are popular for

orange and areca plantations. The warm climate here is

conducive for the cultivation of other various fruits and

crops. The warm moisture laden air from the bay of

Bengal through Bangladesh help maintain a perennial

green cover over these parts while maintaining an

optimum temperature for the crops to thrive. Areca

nut from here is in high demand because of its texture

and taste and is exported across the border as well as

to other parts of the country. Other crops grown here

are papaya, bananas and various citrus fruits. Most

are locally consumed although there is a continuing

demand for the region’s unique variety, outside.

ADDRESSMawlynnong


P.O. Pynursla


PHONE NO.+91 9856939465

2015Workers collecting Areca nut in a plantation. Arecanut or Kwai, as is locally called, is an integral part of the Khasi.

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Mawlynnong is covered in green that it is virtually

impossible to get a view of the village from any

vantage point, except if one were to climb up one

of the Tree houses. These tree houses offer one a

sweeping view of Mawlynnong as also a 180 degree

scan of Bangladesh below. The stair leading up to the

40 odd feet high tree top views is entirely fixed out of

Bamboo and cane, strong enough to carry the weight

of more than ten people at a time. These structure are

themselves interesting pieces of indigenous engineering

which is completely eco friendly.

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Also known as Maw Ryngkew Sharatia, this rock was

a place of ritual of the Khongjee clan till not so long

ago. It is a fascinating work nature where this massive

rock now lies suspended on a small base of rock. This

strange sight gives the impression that the rock may be

tilted anytime with a slight nudge. However, the rock

has been able to stand the test of time and is therefore

a place not only of great wonder but also one which is

held in high reverence by the locals.

ADDRESSMawlynnong


P.O. Pynursla


PHONE NO.+91 9856939465

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The living bridges are made from the roots of the Ficus

elastica tree, which produces a series of secondary

roots that are perched atop huge boulders along the

streams or the riverbanks to form bridges.

The root bridges, some of which are over a hundred

feet long, take ten to fifteen years to become fully

functional, but they’re extraordinarily strong – strong

enough that some of them can support the weight of

fifty or more people at a time. The bridges are alive and

still growing and gain strength over time.

ADDRESSMawlynnong


P.O. Pynursla


PHONE NO.+91 9856939465

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MawlynnongGod’s own Garden

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About Mawlynnong

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LocationMawlynnong is located 90 kms away from the hustle and bustle of Shillong. It is nestled com-fortably under the warm sun along the Indo-Bangladesh border. Geographically, it falls in the East Khasi Hill district of Meghalaya and politically, it comes under the Pynursla community develop-ment block and Vidhan Sabha (legislative assem-bly) constituency.

History about MawlynnongMawlynnong is approximately 300 years old. For-merly known as Ri Kharpangkhat, the village was given its new name during the Christian mission

of Rev. G A Jones to these parts. This new name “Mawlynnong” is derived from the fact that there are numerous pocked marked rocks in the village.

Mawlynnong has been traditionally well main-tained since its inception because the people always thought it important to inculcate a way of life that included proper waste disposal and waste management. However, with the coming of the missionaries, it became much more than that. Un-der the guidance of these missionaries, the people of Mawlynnong achieved a better sense of aes-thetics in terms of gardening and landscaping. This led to it being commonly referred to as “God’s Own Garden” and now it is famous for having been deemed as the cleanest village in Asia.

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The PeopleAs of 2014, there are about 95 households in Mawlynnong. The literacy rate is 100% and most of the villagers are fluent in English. Agriculture is the chief occupation of the local population, with betel nut being the main crop.

Every villager takes it upon himself or herself to keep the village clean. It is a responsibility that is almost a religion to them. A common sight in Mawlynnong would be a local man or woman or child cleaning up a small mess probably caused by a visiting or rebelling litterbug.

The villagers are very well informed about the need

to conserve and protect the forests and are very ac-tive towards spreading the word about it. They are also very active tree planters – making sure that the green forest around their little village remains green in the immediate and distant future.

The people of Mawlynnong live by example- an example that needs to be followed by other villages, townships and even cities.

What Mawlynnong has to offerMawlynnong is known for its cleanliness. Discover India magazine declared the village as the cleanest in Asia in 2003, and the cleanest in India in 2005. The

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phrase has since caught on. Moasunep Kichu’s docu-mentary on the village, for instance, is called Asia’s Cleanest Village. All this happened because of proper waste management. Littering is close to taboo in Mawlynnong and the simple act of placing bamboo dustbins around the village ensures a proper place for every scrap of waste there is to throw away. Ironically, this collected waste is not garbage to the people of Mawlynnong because it is ultimately used as manure.

There is a lot to experience in Mawlynnong. Apart from soaking in the village’s natural beauty, one can trek to the living root bridge at a neighbouring village Riwai. There is the unique sight of a boulder

balancing on another rock – one of nature’s strange, but breathtaking anomalies. The village also offers a breathtaking view of the deltas in Bangladesh as riv-ers pour themselves into the Bay of Bengal.

The beauty of Mawlynnong is further intensified dur-ing the monsoons. Everything green and lush seems greener and lusher; there are waterfalls paving the way to small streams; Orchids in full bloom dangling from the trees and hedges. Mawlynnong is an artist’s delight and the sort of getaway that would inspire creative writers and poets.

Mawlynnong’s fame is now drawing an endless stream of guests from across the country and abroad.

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HistoryThese parts of Khasi Hills boast of many forms of spectacular natural beauty but nothing parallels the sheer marvel, even to a native, of the Living Root Bridges.

The bridges are tangles of massive thick roots of the Ficus elastica tree. These roots have been guided to grow in such a way that they intertwine around each other to form a solid and stable bridge – some of which are a hundred feet long and can take the weight of fifty people at a time.

The Root Bridge at Riwai near Mawlynnong began its life around 1930, when the first banyan sapling was planted by Woh Sohrymdieng Khongthohrem.

The aerial roots of this tree were then weaned by Paieid Wenly Kharduia and his five friends across the river with the help of bamboo till the roots from both sides locked onto each other weaving tight knots for people to walk over.

The mere fact that the founding engineers of these stupendous structured never ever did get to walk over the Bridges in their lifetimes, is testimony of great visionary and sacrifice of the forefathers and foremothers of our hills.

Live Root Bridges are not built; they are grown - with a lot of love and care. And when you’re there walking across it or simply marveling at its simple science and magnificent beauty, you can feel this love.

Live Root Bridges aren’t built, they are grown

The Living Root Bridges

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The Church of Epiphany, CNI

The Anglican Church at Mawlynnong has been

through several phases of change over a period

spanning almost a century. It was initially a thatched

house that was given a face-lift by reinforcing it

with the Assam style of construction later. Back

in those days, masons were brought from Jowai

as the village did not have workers adept in the

style of making such houses. To accommodate

a growing congregation, the structure was

dismantled to make way for a larger one in the

year 1964 with the supervision of a local mason

Dilon Roy Sapuh. With signs of aging, the Church

further underwent renovation and expansion in the

year 1996 under the watchful supervision of the

current headman Bah Thomlin Khongthohrem. The

present design and structure is credited to him and

it has become a popular landmark of Mawlynnong.

Among the sea green and quaint homesteads of

Mawlynnong, the Church stands out as another

proud hallmark of the village.

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Mawlynnong offers one the opportunity to view natural beauty in abundance from the Sky Walk, an 80 feet high “machan’ or observatory. You can also visit the Living Root Bridge and Natural Balancing Rock. For nature lovers, one day trek offers living amidst nature in all its glory.

Sky Walk at Mawlynnong VillageSky walk is a bamboo and cane structure that

offer a bird’s view to the Mawlynnong village and Indo-Bangladesh Border. The structure is 80 feet tall and magnificently architectured by Rishop Khongthongreh, a local school teacher.

The village offers picturesque natural beauty, a trek to the living root bridge at a neighbouring village Riwai. The village also offers a sight of natural balancing rock, a strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock.

Tourist Attractions

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Balancing RockAlso known as Maw Ryngkew Sharatia, this rock

was a place of ritual of the Khongjee clan till

not so long ago. It is a fascinating work nature

where this massive rock now lies suspended on

a small base of rock. This strange sight gives the

impression that the rock may be tilted anytime

with a slight nudge. However, the rock has been

able to stand the test of time and is therefore a

place not only of great wonder but also one which

is held in high reverence by the locals.̀

Adjoining places of interestIts proximity to the plains of Bangladesh means, the Shillong Plateau begins to drop down towards the plains resulting in several waterfalls and amazing natural formations neighbouring Mawlynnong.

20kms south of Mawlynnong is the border town of Dawki. It is flanked by the Umngot River which is popular for fishing and boating. There is an annual boating festival held every year. Facing Dawki is a massive rock face named Maw Pukir which offers a breathtaking view of the River and the town below. Dawki Bridge is the oldest bridge in Meghalaya built since 1932 during the British rule in India. Facing Dawki is a massive rock face named Maw

Places of Interest

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