The district-Level Youth Festival 2026, organised by the Office of the District Youth Resources and Sports Officer (DYRSO), Chumoukedima, was held on September 12, 2026, at the Chumoukedima Football Stadium.

The festival provided a platform for young participants to showcase their talents, creativity and cultural expressions through various competitions, including Folk Song, Declamation and Folk Dance. The district-level Youth Festival 2026 highlighted the talents and creativity of young people in the district while promoting cultural expression, confidence, creativity and active youth participation.

The programme commenced with the opening by the Chairperson, followed by an invocation. While proposing the welcome address, the District Youth Resources & Sports Officer (DYRSO), Chumoukedima, Wutsutho highlighted the selection process for the State Level competitions.

Addressing the participants, Wutsutho informed that the Folk Dance and Folk Song performances would be video recorded for evaluation. Participants from all 17 districts of the State would be assessed, and the best eight would be selected to compete at the State Level.

He further informed that the final results of the Folk Dance and Folk Song competitions would be declared on September 17, following which the selected participants would be informed through their respective team leaders and teachers-in-charge.

The State Level Competition is scheduled to be held on September 28 to 30 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.

The festival concluded with the declaration of results and distribution of prizes, where both the folk songs and folk-dance competition was won by Vungi Nzanta Cultural Club (VNCC). The declamation was won by Thejatsinuo Sanchu and Yimtisenla respectively.

(Limatoshi, IA Chumuokedima)