The District Level Youth Festival 2026 was organized by the District Youth Resources & Sports Office, Tuensang, Nagaland, on 14th September 2026 at the Cultural Hall, Shamator District.

The programme began with an invocation by Thulunsori, Choir Director, Shamator Town Baptist Church (STBC). H. Chuba Yimchunger, LDA, Department of Youth Resources & Sports delivered the welcome speech and brief on the main event of the programme.

The programme included competitions on Folk Song, Folk Dance and Declamation. The event provided an opportunity for young participants to showcase their talent, cultural heritage, creativity and public-speaking skills.

The programme concluded with the declaration of results and prize distribution where first prize was won by Christian High School and second by Shamator College in folk song, and in folk dance, first position was bagged by Government Higher Secondary School and second position was bagged by Christian High school. While in declamation, Sunso and Berimong both from Shamator college won first and second place respectively.

A vote of thanks was proposed by Imtikumba, LDA, Y&RS Tuensang and a benediction by Wati, Pastor, Ao Baptist Fellowship. Overall, the festival was a meaningful platform for promoting youth participation, cultural preservation, confidence and healthy competition among the youth of the district.

(L Shahoto Yimchunger, IA Shamator)