The WW II peace rally was held on 2nd December 2022 as part of the Hornbill Festival. The rally was flagged off from Indra Gandhi Stadium, Kohima, and culminated at Heritage Village Kisama. Altogether 11 squads participated in the rally including one squad from Thailand. The rally concluded with the prize distribution ceremony at WW II Museum Complex, Heritage Village, Kisama with Mmhonlumo Kikon, Advisor IT&C, NRE, Science & Technology as the special guest.

Speaking at the event, Mmhonlumo highlighted the participation and the sacrifices made by the Nagas during the Second World War and how the contribution of the Nagas was instrumental in tilting the outcome of the Battle of Kohima in favour of the Allied forces. He also mentioned, in brief, the history of the Nagas and how they came to be under the rule of the British Forces after decades of conflict, Kikon concluded by paying tribute to all the Naga warriors who made the ultimate sacrifice during the 2nd World War as well as during the decade long conflict with the colonial forces.

Awards were also given out by the special guest for the following categories: best tourism promotion squad, most disciplined squad, best-uniformed squad, best weaponry squad, best-maintained jeep, and the most original squad.

(Morotsung Longchar, IA)