Officials and others during the ‘Project Empathy’ held in Kenguruse Hall, Kohima Garrison on April 7.
Kohima, April 7 (MExN): Project Empathy took center stage at Kenguruse Hall, Kohima Garrison, where participants and mentors gathered to celebrate the power of oral storytelling in preserving Naga heritage on April 7.
The HQ IGAR (N) in a press release stated that hosted under the aegis of Assam Rifles, the event commenced with an address by Project Empathy founder, Vibha Lakhera. The founder underscored the initiative’s mission—to bridge generational gaps through storytelling and cultivate a deeper understanding of Naga history. Keynote speaker Rita Korcha expanded on the role of empathy in oral history, emphasizing how personal narratives breathe life into cultural preservation.
A segment of the event featured 40 dignitaries and 160 students from three colleges, who shared their experiences of recording and curating oral histories.
Kevi, a psychological researcher based in Kohima, provided further insight into how storytelling fosters both emotional and cultural healing. Attendees also viewed an abridged screening of the Project Empathy film, which captured voices and stories that might have otherwise been lost to time.
A felicitation ceremony was also held wherein students of Don Bosco College, Modern College and Oriental College were felicitated.
