Hornbill cultural extravaganza continues

Khiamniungan men performing Liamkei (Peace Treaty) during the cultural extravaganza at Heritage Village, Kisama on December 4,2017.

The 4^th day cultural programme, under the theme ‘Culturally Yours,’ witnessed a host of performances by various Naga tribes at Heritage Village, Kisama on 4^th December, 2017 with Advisor, State Lotteries and Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA), Naiba Konyak and Rajani Ranjan  Reshmi, IAS, Chief Secretary of Manipur as the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively. The event was hosted by the Director of Tourism Department, K. Sekhose.

Various cultural performances of the day included the Kram Jang Mai Duba Dance by the Kachari tribe which signifies cultivating paddy to the beat of the drum and is performed by both men and women. The Butterfly Dance by the Sangtam tribe tells the story of how, from the butterfly, the dormant love and joy emerged in everyone’s heart, turning their world into a peaceful place. The Awaina Lim (Amur Falcon Dance) of the Zeliang tribe depicts the happy, merry making movements of the amur falcons which visits Nagaland during September and October. The Liamkie  (Peace Treaty) performed by the Khiamniungan cultural troupe is about treaty alliance being made between two villages, two communities or between two individuals; the treaty talk ends by sharing a meal together and exchanging shields and daos, which is preserved as a bond of their agreement.

Enthralling the crowd, the Garo cultural troupe presented the Wangala Chroka (Wangala Dance), performed by young boys and girls, of which some features of the dance includes the female dancers walking around the male dancers and knocking off the heargears of unruly boys, looking at the moon (indicating that one should not live on futile and empty dreams), measuring height (meaning that life should have its own aspirations) etc. The Hayi Hala (Indigenous Game) performed by the Lotha tribe is played by young males to test the capability or potential of a person to be strong and agile. Phom cultural troupe presented the Olangmiyoo folk dance which signifies the merry making, expression of joy and peaceful coexistence among the people.

The Rengma tribe performed Duba, a popular game where several clothes are joined to form a long length called Tengumaju, the participants standing in a circle. One person runs around inside the circle while the other person from outside the circle tries to break through the Tenguma to touch the man running within the circle and once he manages to break through, the man inside goes out and the other person replaces him and in this manner, the game is repeated. Preserving the olden days practice and tradition, the Yimchunger tribe captivated the crowd by performing Kuhüt Achih Khi (Traditional Hair Cutting) using dao and hard wood; a hard wood kept adjacent to the head over which a hair lays and a ‘humlong’ (wooden hammer) hits over the sharp edge to cut the hair. 

Prize distribution for flowers, vegetables and spices held at hortiscape

Secretary, Horticulture, Alan Gonmei giving away certificates and cash prize to one of the winners at Hortiscape, Kisama on December 4,2017.

Secretary, Horticulture Department Government of Nagaland, Alan Gonmei, IAS graced the function as the chief guest at the prize distribution for state level flowers, ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables and spices which was held at Hortiscape Floral Galleria Naga Heritage village, Kisama on 4^th December 2017. The programme was chaired by Deputy Director, Horticulture, Jerry Patton.

Director Horticulture, Dr. R. Elithung Lotha in his short address at the prize distribution program said that it was an enriching experience for all the participants who have put up a good show in this 18^th edition of the hornbill and 54^th Statehood day. He also said that from day one it has been a wonderful experience and the department is overwhelmed by the President’s visit. He also added that the President’s visit to Hortiscape was a huge encouragement for the officers, staffs and participants and has encouraged all to work harder. He pointed out that during his visit to the Hortiscape the President was impressed by the way the participants have showcased their locally produce items.

Encouraging the farmers he said, that it was not only about winning the prize but a good opportunity to showcase their produce and also their artistic and innovative mind.

Also highlighting the activities of the upcoming events of the Department he said, that on 6^th December there will be a pineapple eating competition for national and foreign tourist and also on 9^th December Naga chilly eating competition will be held. He also informed that there will be export and import conclave training for the naga youths in the coming year. The chief guest distributed certificate and cash prize to all the winners of different categories.

1^st, 2nd and 3^rd prize winners under the various categories of state level flower competition 2017 are as follows:

Ferns & Foliage

Aienla Ozukum DHO Mokokchung, Neichü-o Zashümo and Teisozhayi Kire

Cacti & Succulents

Abinuo Sekhose, Azai Kerhuo and Akru Chielie

Indigenous Foliage & flowers

Keviyiephreü Pienyü, Aienla Ozükum and Peteneinuo

Bulbs & Tubers

Tiarenla, Aienla Ozukum and Azeno Zashümo

Orchid (Indigenous)

Pfura Angami, Vibalie Zashümo and Shürhosielie Nagi

Orchid (Hybrid)

Keviyiephreü Pienyü, Vikoleno and Anungla Jamir

Bonsai

Senti, Amen and Neichü-o Zashümo

Perennials

Mhasi, Vikoleno and Keneizo

Annuals & Biennials

Amenla, Rita Rutsa and Suohienuo Keyho

Flower arrangement (fresh)

Aienla Ozukum, Anungla Jamir and Kikruhenuo Solo

Flower arrangement (dry)

Mhasi, Keviyiephreü Pienyü and Rüüleü Liezietsu

1^st, 2nd and 3^rd prize winners under different categories for fruits, vegetables & spices 2017 area as follows:

Oranges

Kerhung SHG, Kerhung SHG and Shingnya

Pineapple

Longthasla, Minkamlak DHO Peren and Imnazulu

Banana

Minkamlak DOH Peren, Heihing and Swedevito Kintso

Kiwi

H.R.F. Pfutsero, Vecusuyi Chuzho and Huvesa Medeo

Lime and Lemon

Neivotsono, Ngabo and Bethe F.I.G. Dimapur

Papaya

1. Sanchobeni Humtsoe DOH Wokha, Huvesa Medeoand Minkamlak

Guava

Maila, Khriethono and Akha

Cabbage

H.R.F. Pfutsero, Tatongtsuba and Vibalie Zashumo

Cauliflower

Consolation Vibalie Zashumo and Consolation Ravohulu

Cucurbits

Ketsino, Hainyilo and Thungsheni

Broccoli

Akra solo, Vithato and Tatongtsuba

Leafy Vegetables

Mengunuo, Teiso Solo and Imnazulu

Carrots

Vikhono, Longthasla and Vekuyi Sazo

Radish

H.R.F. Pfutsero, Longthsala and Aseno

Knol Khol

Venisulu c/o DOH Phek, Imnazulu and Poseta Khezhie

Others

Zujanthung, Kevi and DOH Tuensang

Naga Mircha

Ipungba Cerai DOH Peren, Haizogong DOH Peren and Ngabu

Ginger

Renbeni, Yinime and Abo Kezhie

Large Cardamon

Consolation Sipong DOH Tuensang, Consolation Atono and Consolation Imotmesu

Turmeric

Chozukhwu, Sathungo and Tatongtsuba

Garlic

Aseno, Dezevino and Anei

Leek (Khuve)

Swedeviti Kintso, Wasu keppen and Vibalie Zashumo

Tree Tomato

Jessy Zashumo, Vithato and Wasu Keppen

All news and photos courtesy DIPR, Kohima