The last cultural program of the 23rd Hornbill festival 2022 organized by the Department of Culture was concluded with the Director, Ministry of Cultural, Government of India, Deepak Israni, Minister for Rural Development, Metsubo Jamir as the honored guest at Kisama on 10th December 2022.

Starting the afternoon show, Rengma cultural troupe performed a folk dance described as Sükhunki which is performed by both men and women and involves jumping and leaping accompanied by a sustained war cry. This is performed during the Rengma premier festival- the Ngada festival. Following the programme, three ladies from Angami cultural troupe presented the action song Tsaho Kroko.

The Wangala dance performed by Garo Cultural Troupe, Ekranipathr village mesmerized tourists through their dance that signifies the thanksgiving to the Sun God or Misi Saljong. Others troupes included Garo, Zeliang, Lotha, Sumi, and Ao tribes.

The crowds received the new Miss Nagaland 2022, Hikali Achumi from Zunheboto district, 1st Runner-up Kenei Ritse, Phek district, and 2nd Runner-up, Jentiren Jamir from Mokokchung district.

 (Mhathung Ngullie, APRO)