Norman Putsure College celebrated its 3rd Cultural Day on February 24 at the College Auditorium, bringing together students, faculty members and invited guests for a day filled with rich cultural expression, traditional artistry and spirited competition.
According toi a press release, the highlight of the formal session was an address by advisor of the Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) Dr. Rosemary Dzivichü. In her speech, she encouraged students to preserve their cultural identity while striving for academic excellence and upholding strong community values.
Dr. Dzivichü emphasized that Nagas must remain progressive in all fields in the face of changing times. She urged the younger generation to take proactive steps toward preserving not only tangible aspects of culture such as traditional attire and artifacts, but also intangible heritage including values, oral traditions and indigenous knowledge systems.
The programme featured a series of inter-house competitions, including attire competition, folk song competition, war cry competition and traditional documentary competition. These events provided students with a platform to showcase their creativity, talent and deep connection to their cultural roots.
The informal session witnessed enthusiastic participation in various activities such as photography competition, culinary competition, arm wrestling, pole climbing and tug of war, adding excitement and camaraderie to the celebration.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by Rudisenüo and Lumtsase. The event commenced with an energetic and graceful cultural troupe dance that beautifully showcased the essence of Naga heritage through movement and rhythm, setting the tone for the day’s festivities.
