‘World Photography Day’ celebrated in Kma

With the purpose of paying tribute to photography and promoting the art, Photography Club Kohima along with the rest of the world celebrated “World Photography Day”, under the theme ‘I Naga’, second edition, followed by a photo exhibition and competition at D Cafe, Kohima on August 19.
Director, Tourism Department, Keduosie-u Metha, briefly highlighted the significance of photography and the impact on the human history over the decades.
Expressing that it was more than an art form, but a vital tool for documenting and preserving the culture and traditions, Metha, stated that through photography, valuable moments were captured and treasured.
She also stressed on the need to take up the art in a serous manner, to promote the rich culture and heritage of our people. Further, appreciated the contribution of the Club and lauded their initiative.
The program was hosted by Shahilo Kent, who highlighted that over the decades, Naga culture has been portrayed through the perspective only of British explorers however, Kent also mentioned that through the art form of photographs, it has given the privilege to showcase our culture, hence, the theme ‘I Naga” was chosen.
President PCK, Suchamayang Kichu mentioned that the aim of such initiative was to bring all photographers and photography lovers to celebrate the art and witness the passion and means of expression that binds them together.
Photography Club Kohima, was founded by photography enthusiasts in 2021, to celebrate the art form through their passion.
Winners of the photography competition: Winner – Rajkumar Joyshankar Singh, winning cash prize of Rs. 10,000, first runners-up bagged by – Vilieme Koutsu taking prize money of Rs. 7000, second runners-up – Likao Kinghen with Rs. 5000 and People’s Choice Award by Pelevizo Meyase, taking home Rs. 3000 cash prize.
Altogether the event witnessed 25 participants and 98 photos were on display.