Culture of Resistance Award 2023 for karbi youth festival (KYF)

Guwahati: The legendary Karbi Youth Festival (KYF) has been awarded the prestigious Cultures of Resistance (COR) 2023 award.
This honor marks the first time an ethnic festival from the North-East region has received such an honour, placing KYF in a prestigious league of awardees from around the world for their work in promoting positive change and cultural resistance. Known for significant contributions.
The COR Award, founded in 2020 by Brazilian filmmaker and Korean-born activist Ayara Lee, aims to recognize and support active, creative individuals and organizations dedicated to social change.
Over the years, the award has championed artists and activists from more than thirty countries, informed by the COR Network, building a more just and peaceful world through nonviolent resistance and community engagement. supports their efforts to
Known as the region’s oldest ethnic festival, Karbi Youth Festival(KYF)  has long been admired for its unwavering commitment to promoting cultural diversity, human rights, and environmental sustainability.
With its focus on local youth empowerment and heritage preservation, the festival has not only celebrated but also played an active role in the rich tapestry of Karbi heritage and traditions.
This international recognition, which includes a one-time grant of US$1,000, is a testimony and encouragement to the effective mission of the festival.
In gratitude, KYF organizers express their sincere thanks to Iara Lee and the Cultures of Resistance Network for their invaluable support and recognition.
This achievement is also a tribute to the founders of KYF, whose vision and tireless dedication have created an epic narrative of cultural pride and now internationally acclaimed.
Her award not only shines a light on the movement globally, but also reinforces the festival’s commitment to engaging youth, advancing indigenous art and advocating for important social causes.