Student Teachers presenting a song at the Fusion Fest organized by MCTE Mokokchung.
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | March 2
The Mokokchung College of Teacher Education (MCTE), Yimyu celebrated ‘Fusion Fest’ from February 27 to March 1 under the theme “Navigating our Roots.”
Dr T Alemla Longkumer, Principal, MCTE in her welcome address emphasised on the need for protection, preservation and promotion of our physical, social, and cultural environment which is one of the core values of the college. She also stressed on the need for promoting our rich value system and practices.
Guest speaker, P Tiatemsu, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung & Advisor, Arju Centres Mokokchung, emphasized on building resilient work culture, understanding the interconnectedness of all life forms on earth, the value of community life and the need to preserve Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
Special appearances were made by Taliyanger and Khensa Students’ Union. The Student Teachers presented a Fusion Harmony representing different Naga tribes; and Imnasenla and Bendangtila presented a special item, ‘Naga Lima’ on Day 1. Cultural and Literary Competitions were held amongst the participating institutions from Mokokchung.
The first position in traditional fire making was bagged by Imchatoshi & Katikaba Longkumer (DIET, Mokokchung), followed by Ato V Achumi & Ngugha Yeptho (Fazl Ali College) in the second position, and Nungsangmeren & Tongpangmei (People’s College) in the third position. In extempore, the first position was bagged by Medemren (Jubilee Memorial College), second and third positions by Tiarenla Longchar (Fazl Ali College) and Moasenla (DIET, Mokokchung), respectively.
As for the Folktale Narration, the first position was bagged by Imlimenla B Longkumer (Jubilee Memorial College), second and third positions by Imolemla (Mokokchung College of Teacher Education, Yimyu) and Imlikokla (Fazl Ali College) respectively. The first position in Duet (in local dialects) was won by Khusazungba& Limasenla Langu (Mokokchung College of Teacher Education,Yimyu) and the second position by Kimennaro Pongen & Longchady Longchar (Jubilee Memorial College,). The prize money for all the cultural and literary competitions was sponsored by the Society of Alumni, MCTE.
The Fest witnessed an amalgamation of both Indigenous (Bamboo Stilt Walking, Pole Climbing, Catapult Shooting, Naga Wrestling, Cucumber Plucking & Tug-of-War) and Modern Games. Team Hornbill emerged as the overall Champion and took home the ‘Champions’ Trophy’ which was donated by the Principal, MCTE. Indigenous stalls saw the exhibition of various indigenous food items and artisanal products made by an Alumni and a current Student Teacher. The stalls also featured Photo Booths, local cuisines, recreational games, haunted house, etc. which were exhibited by different Clubs of the College.
To celebrate the successful completion of the ‘Fusion Fest,’ the Musical Spectacle was organized, wherein various local artistes- Imlinochet Kichu, Aosunep & Friends, Putunaro, Longtsati and Temsuakum, -and Student Teachers performed mixed genres of music and dance culminating the Fest.
