District Cultural Office, Peren organized a one-day tribal festival under the theme "Igniting Cultural Traditions" on 3rd October 2022 at Peren Town Stadium. ADC Peren, Keyirangding Hegui, gracing the occasion, lauded the Department of Art & Culture, Peren for organizing such a mega event on culture and traditions. He spoke on the uniqueness of the Nagas and the importance on how to put a price tag on one's culture and encouraged the people to preserve and protect the tradition for prosperity. The ADC also advised the youngsters to be well acquainted and safeguard their cultural values, which gives one's identity. Hegui also encouraged the gathering to maintain proper documentation of tradition and culture.

Folklore on widow and sunlight was recited by Idwaheina and Iheigongbe while Peren students Union, Peren Village Heruima, Jalukie (B) Heraka youth Dance troupe, and Government Higher Secondary school Peren cultural troupe presented cultural songs and dances.

Dr. Baheungausile chaired the program while Assistant Research Officer, Moses Newmai delivered the welcome address. Vote of thanks was proposed by District Cultural Officer Peren, Y. Akila Quinker.

Other highlights of the program were presenting traditional mufflers to special invitees and others dignitaries present at the program.

(DPRO Peren & IA, Tening)