The Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Nagaland, on Wednesday organised a Books Release and Unveiling of Interactive Kiosk programme at the Directorate Conference Hall here, marking a significant step in strengthening research, documentation and digital preservation of the State’s cultural heritage.
The programme began with an invocation by Deputy Director Art & Culture, Teisovikuolie Therie. Delivering the welcome address, Additional Director N. Thungchano Yanthan welcomed the Secretary, Governor Award recipients, authors, publisher, scholars and guests, and highlighted the Department’s sustained efforts in safeguarding Nagaland’s rich cultural legacy through research and publication.
A special cultural presentation by the Chakhesang Cultural Troupe added colour and traditional vibrancy to the event.
Director Art & Culture Adela Moa, in her remarks, emphasised the importance of systematic documentation and scholarly publication in strengthening cultural consciousness and intergenerational transmission of knowledge. She provided a brief background on the Department’s research initiatives that led to the publication of three major works and outlined the plan to install four interactive kiosks at the State Museum, Kohima. She informed that Take One Production House has been entrusted with documenting indigenous games, folk songs and dances of various Naga tribes for the kiosks, which will serve as an important tool for conserving and disseminating intangible cultural heritage.
The Publisher’s Note was delivered by Editor-in-Chief of 6th Finger Publishers, Sentinaro Longkumer who spoke on the collaborative process of transforming research into accessible publications contributing to Naga studies.
The event also featured short addresses by the authors, followed by the formal release of four publications: Studies on Naga Oral Traditions, Volume I and Volume II by Dr. Anungla Aier, released by Secretary Art & Culture Bodeno S. Colo; Documentation of Indigenous Pottery Tradition of the Nagas by Dr. Ditamulü Vasa, released by Governor Award recipient (Literature, 2025) Rita Krocha and Contemporary Naga Painting: A Study of Cultural Narratives by Dr. Lemtıla Alinger and Dr. Talisenla Imsong, released by Governor Award recipient (Art–Painting, 2012) Vilahou Noudi.
The Interactive Kiosk was formally unveiled by Bodeno S. Colo. Designed for installation at the State Museum, Kohima, the kiosk will offer visitors interactive access to curated content on traditional games, folk dances, music, oral traditions and cultural practices of Naga tribes, with a focus on engaging students and young learners.
Addressing the gathering, the Secretary lauded the Directorate for effectively integrating scholarly research with technological innovation and reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to strengthening documentation, digitisation and dissemination of Nagaland’s cultural heritage.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Joint Director Art & Culture Meseno Peseyie. The event was compered by Assistant Archivist Temjenjungla and ended with light refreshments.
