The Office of the Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Longleng organized the District Youth Festival on 12th September 2026, at Yingli College Longleng. The programme commenced with an invocation pronounced by, Pongjai Phom.

In his welcome address, District Youth Resources & Sports Officer, Longleng, Kenongoto Thokhwe, briefly highlighted the significance and objectives of the event.

Special speech on the significance of folklore was delivered by Vice Principal Yingli College, Dr. B. Henshet Phom, who emphasized the importance of preserving traditional knowledge, cultural expressions, and indigenous heritage among the younger generation.

The festival featured competitive events in Folk Song, Folk Dance, and Declamation. The competitions were judged by Social and Cultural Secretary, Phom Students’ Conference (PSC), B. Bauom Phom; Area Researcher Officer Longleng, Lenke Aventh; and Assistant Professor Yingli College, Dr. Vangngoi Phom.

The programme was chaired by Mhasinuo Rio, and concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Assistant Professor Yingli College Longleng, Manggai H. Phom. Chuthei Phom presented a special number during the program.

(Manjong Phom, IA Longleng)