Kohima, April 7 (MExN): Model Christian College, Kohima celebrated its annual cultural day under the theme ‘Echoes of Culture: A Spectrum of Heritage and Identity’ at the college auditorium on April 5. The event witnessed display of folk songs, folktales, traditional games and war cry.
A press release received here stated that Watienla Jamir, Director Horticulture (Retired), Advisor, Nagaland Flower Growers Society, Kohima, Watsu Telen, graced the occasion as the special guest. In her speech, Jamir said that Nagas have long been practicing conservation and living a sustainable lifestyle. “This has been our distinct cultural practice since time immemorial.”
The speaker mentioned that customs of forefathers and even our local languages are on the verge of extinction. She stressed on preserving and embracing our traditional practices like our traditional clothing and documenting it for our future generation. She mentioned that traditional arts and crafts should be practiced which will help sustain a living.
Jamir encouraged the audience to teach and advocate, in conversation, storytelling within our community and on social media platforms. The programme ended with prize distribution to the participants, a vote of thanks delivered by Heanlen Angh, Cultural Secretary, MCCSC and closing prayer, Zashebonu Savi, President, MCCEU.
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