Various tribes of Nagaland and cultural artists from eight North Eastern states presented cultural diversity on the ninth day the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama Saturday.
The morning session was graced by principal chief commissioner of income tax, Chaitali Panmei, as chief guest while advisor Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome was the host and advisor Imkongmar and S. Toiho Yeptho, MLA, were co-hosts. Honoured guests were chief of party, Reckitt Project, Dr. Komal Goswami and Plan International (India Chapter) executive director, Mohammed Asif.
Traditional blessing was invoked by tribal guest from Sangtam tribe, S.Tsapise Sangtam.
In the morning session, traditional dances and folk songs were presented by Pochury, Rengma, Phom, Sangtam, Lotha, Sumi, Konyak, Tikhir, Khiamniungan, Yimkhiung, Chang, Zeliang, Chakhesang, Garo, Ao, Kachari, Angami and Kuki cultural troupes.
The afternoon cultural session was organized by the North East Zone Cultural Centre Dimapur. Colourful dances and songs were performed by cultural artists from NE states including Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Tripura.
The event was graced by Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) chairman, Jose Manuel Noronha as chief guest while advisor Kudecho Khamo, was the host and advisor Temjenmenba, and C. Manpon Konyak, MLA, were co-hosts. The Honoured guest was GOC 3 Corps, Lt. Gen. H S Sahi.