Kohima College students present a traditional dance during the 57th Cultural-cum-Literary Day programme held in Kohima on March 6.
Kohima, March 6 (MExN): Kohima College celebrated its 57th Cultural-cum-Literary Day on Friday with the theme “The Eternal Thread”, showcasing the cultural diversity and literary talents of students.
The programme, organised by the Kohima College Students’ Council (KCSC), witnessed active participation from students and faculty members.
Chaired by student Bowe Elah of BA sixth semester, the event began with a unity dance performed by students, followed by an invocation offered by Thejiasenuo Metsieo, vice-president of the Evangelical Union of Kohima College. A welcome note was delivered by Vilabeizo Kesitsu, social and cultural secretary of KCSC.
Additional Director of Higher Education K Nishena Nekha attended the event as special guest. In his address, he highlighted the importance of the non-material and invisible aspects of culture, such as values and beliefs, which he said are gradually eroding due to rapid digitalisation.
He emphasised that academic institutions like Kohima College must nurture students to become good speakers and writers, as the ability to articulate stories, ideas and experiences is essential for preserving and transmitting the cultural values of Naga society.
The programme featured a series of cultural performances including folk dances, songs, war cries and displays of ethnic attire representing various indigenous tribes of Nagaland.
Several competitions were also organised during the event, including debate, extempore speech and signature dish preparation, centred on the theme of culture, diversity and ethical appropriation.
In the competitions, Pochury students won the signature dish category, Zeliang students won the folk dance event and Rengma students secured first place in the war cry competition.
Kekhrievor of second semester won the debate competition, while Bowe Elah of fourth semester secured first place in extempore speech. Samlam of sixth semester won the poetry competition and Thejasenuo Metsieo of fourth semester topped the essay category. Neiserielie Miasalhou of second semester won the sketching competition.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Wati LKR, literary and magazine secretary of KCSC, followed by a benediction by student M Panjai Konyak.
The annual event provided a platform for students to celebrate cultural diversity and literary talent while strengthening the spirit of unity within the college community.
