In a significant gesture to preserve and honour the cultural heritage of Nagaland, Advisor for Information & Public Relations and Soil & Water Conservation, Imkong L Imchen, along with Director of Information & Public Relations, Kohima, Dzüvinuo Theünuo and Joint Director, IPR, Asangla Imsong, on behalf of the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), presented a rare historical photograph to the Governor of Nagaland, La Ganesan, on 4th June 2025 at Raj Bhavan, Kohima.
The photograph, believed to have been taken in the early 1900s, captures a large gathering of people, likely from a central Tenyimia village, in what appears to be a traditional or communal setting. While the exact date, event and identities of those featured remain unknown, the image holds immense historical and ethnographic value. The photographer is unidentified, and the photograph itself was previously unpublished, making it a rare and unique archival piece.
The original negative, discovered in the departmental archives, was carefully restored and reprinted by the Department in April 2025. This effort is part of DIPR’s ongoing initiative to document, preserve and share the visual history of Nagaland, and its people for future generations.
The Governor expressed his appreciation for the thoughtful presentation and lauded the Department for its initiative in safeguarding the visual documentation of the state's past.
This presentation also reaffirms the Department’s commitment to archival preservation and the promotion of Nagaland’s diverse cultural legacy.
(PRO, Raj Bhavan)
