The Office of the District Youth Resources and Sports Officer (DYRSO), Zunheboto, organized the District Level Youth Festival 2026 at the Indoor Badminton Stadium, Old Town, Zunheboto, on September 14, 2026.

The programme commenced with a welcome and introductory session, followed by an invocation delivered by Ilo K. Achumi, Assistant Pastor (C), SBCZ. This was followed by an address and briefing by Anguvito Sumi, District Youth Resources and Sports Officer (DYRSO), Zunheboto.

The festival aimed to provide a platform for young talents to showcase their creativity, cultural skills, artistic abilities and oratory skills through various competitions.

The competitions included declamation, folk song and folk dance, allowing participants to demonstrate their talents while promoting cultural expression and youth participation.

In the declamation competition, Nigha of Cornerstone Higher Secondary School, Zunheboto, secured the first position, while Lino Kiba of Zunheboto Government College won the second position.

In the folk song competition, Zunheboto Government College secured the first position, followed by Cornerstone Higher Secondary School, Zunheboto, in second place.

In the folk-dance competition, Cornerstone Higher Secondary School, Zunheboto, won the first position, while Zunheboto Government College secured the second position.

The District Level Youth Festival highlighted the importance of nurturing young talent and encouraging youth participation in cultural and artistic activities.

(Sepikiu S Sangtam, IA Zunheboto)