Brillante Piano Festival, Bengaluru — Nagaland Startups Take the Stage
Event Overview: At the 5th Brillante Piano Festival in Bengaluru, a cohort of Nagaland startups brought culture‑rooted products and ideas to a national audience. Enabled by the Directorate of Industries & Commerce and the StartUp Nagaland Cell, the two‑day showcase sat alongside world‑class piano performances—turning the festival concourse into a lively meeting point for craft, cuisine, and conversation.
Who Represented Nagaland
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Sheisyou Jewellery — Contemporary pieces inspired by Naga motifs, crafted for everyday wear.
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Tsuipu Food Product — Mead made from wild forest honey and fruits, presented with guided tastings.
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Hantsen—heritage foods that highlight traditional flavours and ingredients from Nagaland.
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Modern Myriad Branding Pvt. Ltd. — A Kohima‑based digital marketing team sharing growth strategies with artists and entrepreneurs.
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On‑Ground Highlights
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Curious, mixed audiences: musicians, students, families, and craft enthusiasts engaged with founders, asked questions, and explored the stories behind each brand.
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Taste and touch: Sampling and hands‑on demos helped visitors experience products—whether sipping mead, discussing spice profiles, or trying on jewellery.
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Culture in context: The pavilion became a window into Nagaland’s creative economy, where tradition and contemporary design meet.
Why It Mattered
The Bengaluru platform offered national visibility and meaningful exchanges for emerging founders from Nagaland. Beyond the festival ambience, the experience strengthened place‑based storytelling and introduced new audiences to the state’s craftsmanship, food traditions, and digital capabilities.
