The 4th day cultural programme, under the theme “culturally yours,” witnessed a host of performances by various Naga tribes at Heritage village, Kisama on December 4 with advisor, State Lotteries and Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA), Naiba Konyak and Rajani Ranjan Reshmi, IAS, chief secretary of Manipur as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively. The event was hosted by the director of Tourism, K. Sekhose.
According to DIPR report, various cultural performances of the day included the Kram Jang Mai Duba dance by the Kachari tribe which signifies cultivating paddy to the beat of the drum and is performed by both men and women. The Butterfly Dance by the Sangtam tribe depicted the story of how, from the butterfly, the dormant love and joy emerged in everyone’s heart, turning their world into a peaceful place. The Awaina Lim (Amur Falcon Dance) of the Zeliang tribe depicted the happy, merry making movements of the amur falcons. The Liamkie (peace treaty) performed by the Khiamniungan cultural troupe was about treaty alliance being made between two villages, two communities or between two individuals. The treaty talk ended by sharing a meal together and exchanging shields and daos, preserved as a bond of their agreement.
Enthralling the crowd, the Garo cultural troupe presented the Wangala Chroka (Wangala Dance), performed by young boys and girls, of which some features of the dance included the female dancers walking around the male dancers and knocking off the heargears of unruly boys, looking at the moon, measuring height etc. The Hayi Hala (indigenous game) performed by the Lotha tribe is played by young males to test the capability or potential of a person to be strong and agile. Phom cultural troupe presented the Olangmiyoo folk dance which signify the merry making, expression of joy and peaceful coexistence among the people.
The Rengma tribe performed Duba, a popular game where several clothes are joined to form a long length called Tengumaju, the participants standing in a circle. One person runs around inside the circle while the other person from outside the circle tries to break through the Tenguma to touch the man running within the circle and once he manages to break through, the man inside goes out and the other person replaces him and in this manner, the game is repeated. Preserving the olden days practice and tradition, the Yimchunger tribe captivated the crowd by performing Kuhüt Achih Khi (traditional hair cutting) using dao and hard wood; a hard wood kept adjacent to the head over which a hair lays and a ‘humlong’ (wooden hammer) hits over the sharp edge to cut the hair.
Hortiscape Floral Galleria: Secretary, Horticulture, Alan Gonmei graced the function as the chief guest at the prize distribution for state level flowers, ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables and spices which was held at Hortiscape Floral Galleria Naga Heritage village, Kisama on December 4. The programme was chaired by deputy director, Horticulture, Jerry Patton.
According to DIPR report, director Horticulture, Dr. R. Elithung Lotha in his short address at the prize distribution program said that it was an enriching experience for all the participants who have put up a good show in the 18th edition of the hornbill and 54th statehood day. He also said that from day one it has been a wonderful experience and the department was overwhelmed by the president’s visit. He also added that the president’s visit to Hortiscape was a huge encouragement for the officers, staff and participants and has encouraged all to work harder. He pointed out that during his visit to the Hortiscape the president was impressed by the way the participants have showcased their locally produce items.
Encouraging the farmers he said, that it was not only about winning the prize but a good opportunity to showcase their produce and also their artistic and innovative mind.
Also highlighting the activities of the upcoming events of the department he said, that on December 6 there would be a pineapple eating competition for national and foreign tourist and also on December 9, Naga chilly eating competition would be held. He also informed that there would be export and import conclave training for the Naga youths in the coming year. The chief guest distributed certificate and cash prize to all the winners of different categories.
NSLSA: Justice L.S. Jamir, Judge Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench and executive chairman Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) released the poster campaign with the theme “connecting to you” at Hornbill Festival, Kisama Heritage Village on December 4.
Justice L.S. Jamir, hoped that the district legal services authority in collaboration with the churches and village council would sensitize the people on the issues of the posters on Consumer Protection Act 1986, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 and Your Rights Post Sexual Assault.
Nino Iralu, member secretary NSLSA said that the panel lawyers and para legal volunteer of the Wokha District Legal Services Authority would take posters and paste it on the morungs to create awareness.
Delivering welcome address, Akumla Lonhgchari, coordinator NSLSA appraised that one of the oldest and best way to create legal awareness was through poster campaign.