Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar being feted by the Naga Council of Dimapur during the concluding session of the cultural festival held in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the council, at Urban Haat, Dimapur on Friday. (Morung Photo/Sorei Mahong)
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Dimapur | November 13
The governor was impressed by the gathering of assorted peoples and the cultural displays on the concluding day of the cultural festival in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Naga Council Dimapur. Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar said the event was an “excellent instance” of harmony, relationship and intermingling of communities.
“It is an excellent instance of intermingling of communities, of harmony and relationship, regardless of caste, creed or religion,” the governor said in his address as the chief guest of the closing ceremony here at Urban Haat Cultural Centre.
Kumar also said such cultural events held in “cosmopolitan” Dimapur – the commercial hub and the gateway to Nagaland – would not only promote harmonious relationships among various communities but also project a positive image of Nagaland to the outside world. This way, people from outside the state can come and savor for themselves the wonderful culture of Nagaland, Governor Kumar said.
The governor said the Naga Council should see to it that the festival is organized every year so that various tribes and communities can come together to display their culture, talent and the desire to be a composite of Nagaland. On this, the governor, who is also the chairman of North East Zonal Cultural Centre, assured full support from the NEZCC.
The governor further said he was impressed by the “attention to details” and the “meticulous planning” of the festival. He congratulated Naga Council for the success of the event. The council’s president Savi Liegise in his presidential address reiterated that the goal of the festival was to foster trust and harmony among all citizens of Dimapur and to create a sense of oneness.
Congress MLA representing Dimapur-I, KL Chishi, Rev. Pughoto Aye of Forum for Naga Reconciliation and a representative from the non-Naga community conveyed their greetings. A message from Lok Sabha MP CM Chang was also read out.
Highlights of the closing ceremony included performances by winning troupes of the folk dance and song competitions, prize distribution in various competitions, classical dance performances by Mrs. Ruchi Jain and music by Nise Meruno.
Member Secretary of Planning & Organizing Committee of the festival, TL Merry offered the vote of thanks. The event culminated with fireworks and a musical rendezvous by various artistes.
Dimapur | November 13
The governor was impressed by the gathering of assorted peoples and the cultural displays on the concluding day of the cultural festival in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Naga Council Dimapur. Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar said the event was an “excellent instance” of harmony, relationship and intermingling of communities.
“It is an excellent instance of intermingling of communities, of harmony and relationship, regardless of caste, creed or religion,” the governor said in his address as the chief guest of the closing ceremony here at Urban Haat Cultural Centre.
Kumar also said such cultural events held in “cosmopolitan” Dimapur – the commercial hub and the gateway to Nagaland – would not only promote harmonious relationships among various communities but also project a positive image of Nagaland to the outside world. This way, people from outside the state can come and savor for themselves the wonderful culture of Nagaland, Governor Kumar said.
The governor said the Naga Council should see to it that the festival is organized every year so that various tribes and communities can come together to display their culture, talent and the desire to be a composite of Nagaland. On this, the governor, who is also the chairman of North East Zonal Cultural Centre, assured full support from the NEZCC.
The governor further said he was impressed by the “attention to details” and the “meticulous planning” of the festival. He congratulated Naga Council for the success of the event. The council’s president Savi Liegise in his presidential address reiterated that the goal of the festival was to foster trust and harmony among all citizens of Dimapur and to create a sense of oneness.
Congress MLA representing Dimapur-I, KL Chishi, Rev. Pughoto Aye of Forum for Naga Reconciliation and a representative from the non-Naga community conveyed their greetings. A message from Lok Sabha MP CM Chang was also read out.
Highlights of the closing ceremony included performances by winning troupes of the folk dance and song competitions, prize distribution in various competitions, classical dance performances by Mrs. Ruchi Jain and music by Nise Meruno.
Member Secretary of Planning & Organizing Committee of the festival, TL Merry offered the vote of thanks. The event culminated with fireworks and a musical rendezvous by various artistes.