A convoy of 14 WWII jeeps was flagged off from IG stadium, Kohima by Additional Director (HoD), Tourism, K.T Thomas on December 7 as part of the Hornbill festival World War II peace rally. The convoy made a stop at the Kohima WWII cemetery where a wreath was laid and a minute of silence was observed to pay respect to the soldiers who had laid down their lives for their country. The rally culminated at the World War II museum at Kisama. The 14 participating teams included a team each from Thailand and Hyderabad. The rally also had an all women team. Secretary for Tourism and P&AR, Angou Thou IAS gave away the prizes to the participants of the World War II Car Rally at WW II Museum in the flag in ceremony at Kisama in the afternoon. Nidar Nau, 9th Assam Rifles, Pipe Band performed on the occasion. The WWII Peace Rally was organized by the Nagaland Adventure & Motorsports Association in collaboration with the government of Nagaland. (DIPR Photo)
