Nagaland
Students presenting a folk fusion during the 3rd Cultural Day of Capital college of Higher Education at the State Academy Hall held on September 26. (Morung Photo)
Capital College observes 3rd Cultural Day
Morung Express News
Kohima | September 26
Kevechütso Duolo, Chairman, Nagaland Empowerment of People through Energy Development (NEPeD), Govt of Nagaland today called to “Make our society a cultural society,” stating that a huge challenge lying at our disposal is that “Nagas as a Nagas are slowly losing our ways while failing to know ourselves.”
He was addressing the 3rd Cultural Day of Capital college of Higher Education at the State Academy Hall organized under the theme "Know your roots” on September 26.
Upon the backdrop of many cultural extravagance presented to commemorate the event, he however, stressed to delve deeper and ponder on the real essence of our rich cultural values and norms rather than just presentation of cultural events during occasions. “When our culture says it is wrong during the days of our forefathers, those things are still wrong; when it is a shame, it is still a shame; the thing that is still a taboo, is still considered a taboo,” Doulo opined.
The speaker also noted that the theme draws great importance for Nagas as of today, adding that we are very good imitators of others while technology making the generation more confused.
Duolo then, told the conglomerate for culturing oneself and together as an entity by “respecting each other, respecting others, cultivate a sense of responsibility. “We should be able to stand for ourselves and stand for making our society independent through us,” he said.
He later strongly put the idea of “contribution”, as an element of society-building rather than by means of taxation, intimation or donation and encouraged the student community to contribute to the community through acquired knowledge and talents while keeping alive the spirit of romance and admiration.
A variety of cultural presentation highlighted during the college’s annual cultural event were Jihovah Kukhru, a folk song of Chakhesang tribe; Tso-o & Terhoupudiu, a stage play of an Angami; Mhashe Kutho, a Chakhesang folktune; Hanglo dance, a Sümi folk dance; Folktale narration of the birth of Hornbill birth (2nd narrative competition winner); The joy of harvesting, a Mizo bamboo dance; and Folk fusion.
Earlier, the welcome address was delivered by CCHESU President Hoka Awomi and Leiying Konyak chaired the programme.
