The First Naga Baptist Church (FNBC), Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas organized a “Naga Cultural Exhibition” in international platform for the first time in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas on October 7.
The main purpose of organizing this event was to share the rich culture of the Nagas with the rest of the world. The occasion was graced by secretary general, Naga Public Organization Myanmar, Rev. Isaac Jojo, as the chief guest. The chief guest in his message exhorted that the Nagas are always one despite the many geographical division in the Naga inhabited areas.
Some of the highlights of the programme were ethnic Naga dances, Naga folk songs and exhibition of Naga attires, ornaments, some Naga memorabilia and artifacts and the presentation of delicious Naga food. Founder of Nagaland Chambers Choir, Kughaho Chishi also led the congregation in singing a couple of Naga indigenous songs.
FNBC pastor, Lanu Lemtur in his welcome speech stated that the Nagas have a rich culture to showcase to the world, but the most important message to share was how they converted from head-hunters to soul winners.
At the end of the event, Chuingchan Shokwungnao in his vote of thanks conveyed gratitude to all the participants and well-wishers of FNBC. He further asserted the importance of their God given culture and said, “Culture and history are the essence of our knowledge. Culture and history are the essence of our identity.”