Art & Culture Dept. hosts ‘Living Morung’ programme in Shamator

The Department of Art & Culture, Nagaland, organized a programme under the theme “Living Morung and Traditional Knowledge” along with a workshop on “Traditional Methods of Farming and Training” on February 20 at Shamator Village Council Hall.
L. Thongsangkiu, VCC, Shamator Village, graced the occasion as special guest and highlighted the importance of preserving ancestral culture, food habits, and agricultural practices.
The programme featured cultural dances and folk songs presented by the Women Cultural Society and Shamator Village Cultural Society. Resource persons A. Tsupannthong and S. Yanrukiu, assisted by L. Levenkiu, S. Tothong, and L. Asula, led demonstrations and training sessions.
The storytelling of the mystical Tree of Shamator Village was narrated by K. Wongtsu, GB, while Khupan delivered a narration on Morung traditions. Kiutangmong spoke on the significance of festivals.
During the sharing of experiences, Khiungjumong, VCM, and B.K. Mongtsu, a student leader, expressed gratitude to the Department for its grassroots initiative.
Participants from neighboring villages and Shamator district headquarters attended the programme. Earlier, the event was led by Kiumukam, Assistant Curator, with an invocation prayer by Samuel, Pastor of Shamator Village Baptist Church.
This was stated in a release issued by Teisovikuolie Therie, deputy director, Department of Art & Culture.