Kohima, March 12 (MExN): Dr Theyiesinuo Keditsu emphasised the need to research, revive, reject and reinterpret (4Rs) Naga traditional culture, and to take the best of tradition and modernity to create inclusive practices which embody ethical, moral values and enriches lives.
Dr Keditsu was speaking at the 54th Cultural-cum-Literary Day programme of Kohima College, held under the theme ‘Cultural Integrity’ on March 11. An Assistant Professor in the Department of English, Kohima College, she expounded on the theme and stated that equating everything from the past as regressive, and modernity with progressive values is harmful and harming.
Posing queries on what to keep, what to do away with, and what can be conserve by modifying, Dr Keditsu said that the best of both the traditional and modern can be taken in order to create more inclusive practices that embody ethical, moral values and enrich lives. She further added that understanding and respecting one’s own culture is the beginning of understanding and respecting other cultures. She appealed to the audience to use opportunities like this programme to foster and value each other’s culture. This, she said, would bridge differences and create empathy.
According to a press release from the College’s Mass Media Cell received here on Sunday, Vice Principal Keneilesa Neikha delivered the welcome address and Girls’ Welfare Secretary Meribeni delivered a short speech in commemoration of International Women’s Day. Gwanyele Kent pronounced the invocation prayer and Iteibuibo, Social & Cultural Secretary, KCSC delivered the vote of thanks. The programme which was organised by the Kohima College Students’ Council (KCSC) & Cultural Cell, KCK, was chaired by Sameer Khati.
Cultural presentations included a cultural dance by the Zeliangrong Troupes, a flute performance by Sogwalo Seb, indigenous song by the Chakhesang students of KCK, a Folk-fusion song by Arola & Akhrienuo and an ethnic fashion show I/c Thejavizo Venuh, the release stated.
