Morung Express News
Kohima | September 23
A two-day long national seminar on “Kelhou Zho- cultural heritage among the tribes of Nagaland: balancing tradition and modernity” under the aegis of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, North East Regional Centre, Guwahati (IGNCA-NERC) and Culture Study Centre, Baptist College Kohima will be held at Baptist College, Kohima Campus on September 24 and 25.
Dr. Neiphi Kire, chairman Kohima Village Council will grace the inaugural function on September 24 at 9:30 AM. The role of IGNCA in north east India will be highlighted by Dr. Richa Negi, director IGNCA, NERC. Dr. Anungla Aier, retired director, department of higher education, Nagaland will deliver keynote address.
The inaugural function will be followed by plenary session with Dr. Easterine Kire, writer and publisher and Prof (Dr) Kedilezo Kikhi, department of Sociology & Dr. Ambedkar Chair Prof, Tezpur (Central) University Assam as the speakers.
The speakers for the technical session will include; Dr. Velhou Koza, Emilo R. Yanthan, Keneiseno Chase, Dr. Akala Longkumer, Dr. Bendangzenla Longkumer, Kevibeinuo Nguzhülie, Dr. Pinky Sagoisem, Takosunep Jamir, Dr. Tiatula Ozukum, Kezienguno, Dzüvinguno Dorothy Chasie, Dr. Tasongwi Newmei, Henshu Aeihly, Dr. Adenuo Shirat Luikham, Ngutoli Y. Swu, Meyietsolo Ritse, Dr. Sentinaro, Inakali Assumi, Enünü Sale, Kekhriengulie-ü Tachü, Limayangla Pongener, Dr. Vizovono Elizabeth, Sophy Lasuh, Yanbeni Yanthan, Dr. Theyiesinuo Keditsu, E. Emilo Yanthan, Emtijungla Jamir, Levino L. Yhoshu, Dr. Rosenmenla Longchar, Putchong Thai, Konjengbam Maheshwai, Dr. Rongsenzulu Jamir, Sentimongla Jamir, Menote-u Sarah, James H.K, Lhutu Keyho, Khriekesanuo Metha, Medotsino Thorie, Ropfuvino Krose, KS Mariam, Keduokhrietuo Sachü, Dr. Chite Mero, Dr. Vivolhuno Punyü, Temjenkala Yaden and Aketoli S. Sümi.
Panel discussion
There will also be panel discussion on September 25 on the topic: “Naga identity in contemporarily society vis-a-vis social media” at 11:00 AM.
The panel speakers will include; Dr. Visakhonu Hibo, principal, Japfü Christian College, Kiwgema, Tiakumzuk Aier, director Dreamz Unlimited and Wekowe-u Tsuhah, director North East Network Nagaland.
Film screening and discussion have been scheduled at 1:30 PM.
The resource persons will include; Tiakumzuk Aier, director Dreamz Unlimited, Wekowe-u Tsuhah, director North East Network Nagaland, Sesino Yhoshu, producer/director TakeOne, Anungla Zoe Longkumer, writer and filmmaker and Moba Langfhoang, producer Show Awake: The Making of Changlangshu’s New Log Drum.
Meanwhile, Puchosale Yore, additional director & HoD department of art and culture Nagaland will grace the valedictory session at 3:00 PM.
