The 5th day of cultural extravaganza from various tribes of Nagaland presented by the Department of Art & Culture with the theme “Cultural Connect” was held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on 5th December 2023.

The Chief Guest of the programme was GOC 101 AREA LT.GEN., Sanjay Malik while Awang Jongwang Konyak was the Tribal Guest. Minister, Health & Family Welfare, P. Paiwang Konyak as the host where MLA, Kuzholuzo Nienu also present. Traditional blessing was invoked by Awang Jongwang from Konyak tribe.

The  programme was marked by traditional dances and songs from Yimkhiung Cultural Troupe; Saramati (Folk Dance), Kuki Cultural Troupe: Lamkol Lam (Dance), Tikhir Cultural Troupe: Ayoliu (Women Folk Song), Kachari Cultural Troupe: Daosri Delai (Folk Dance), Pochury Cultural Troupe; Thulow Yak (Sanctification of Fields Ritual), Lotha Cultural Troupe; Pvupvu to Phetala Chachung To La Phetala (Folk Song), Konyak Cultural Troupe; Dang Athui & Azap (Bamboo shoving), Garo Cultural Troupe; Rugala Chroka (Harvest Dance), Angami Cultural Troupe; Terhü Dojü (Indigenous Games).

 In the afternoon programme, Minister, Rural Development and SIRD, Metsubo Jamir and Advisor, Treasuries & Accounts and Art & Culture, Konngam Konyak was the host and co-host respectively. CO Founder, Liamtra, Vianney Ruangmei was the Honoured Guest. MLA, Achumbemo Kikon also graced the programme.

The colourful traditional display was presented by Rengma Cultural Troupe, Zeliang Cultural Troupe, Phom Cultural Troupe, Sumi Cultural Troupe, Sangtam Cultural Troupe, Chakhesang Cultural Troupe, Khiamniungan Cultural Troupe, Ao Cultural Troupe and Chang Cultural Troupe.

(Tsoinyu, IA, Kanili Chishi, IA, Thungti Chang, IA & Shahoto, IA)