Cheeyana Festival is one of the cultural monuments of the past 25 years attracting music lovers and cultural tourists from different parts of the world. The Progress was originally a limited affair that has grown into an international phenomenon which has charmed audiences by its non-commercial approach, eco-friendliness, and general openness.

Thus, being Cheeyana 25th edition, this is a very good time to take stock of the past, evaluate successes as well as look forward to the next phase.

A Brief History

Cheeyana’s fairy-tale started in the beautiful town of Meadowbrook, USA where the festival was started by a music loving man named Alex Hartman along with his fellow musicians in the year of 1999. The first show was somewhat low key; Wooden stage was erected in the central square and only several hundred spectators watched it.

However, the festival was a complete success with the local artists and people and this was despite the fact that it was relatively small in scale. These are the roots of one of the most influential cultural phenomena – Cheeyana, which has evolved from local to the global event.

Beginnings to Global Fame

This story of Cheeyana is about the local event turning into a global one and it happened because of commitment, hard work, passion, and the community. The festival’s founders and those involved in its organization have always stands for the quality, diversity, and inclusion.

Therefore, Cheeyana has never lost its essence right from its inception and the aspects that enabled it to transform as needed. Today, the list of stars of the festival combines the greatest legends of world music and the new hopefuls, as well as practically all major music genres, from rock and pop music to the world and electro music.

This diversity is a testimony of the fact that Cheeyana wants to make people come together by way of sharing their different music and cultures.

Community Engagement

Cheeyana has always been beyond being a music festival event, it is a cultural event with an influence to the society. It engages the local artists, supports and encourages the traditional crafts, as well as offering opportunities for charities.

The festival’s component includes the workshops on the traditional dances, the sessions with the native stories, and, of course, the art installations which provide for the deeper understanding of the people’s culture and traditions.

Held at the Cheeyana Public School compound, the event supported local traders, the local schools and the local cultural institutions, the physically challenged among others and utilized the social media in the process.

Conclusion

Cheeyana 25th is not only a cultural and musical show but also the reflection of people’s passion, huge efforts, and the importance of community. When people are in the area watching the stars above the Meadowbrook, they do not only watch performances.

They also join a rich history that has been running for 25 years of success. Cheers to friendships that emerged, melodies that played, and the so many more providing fun which are still un- written. Happy 25th, Cheeyana!