Nagaland Chamber Choir brings home two GOLDS

Secures gold medals in both champions category at 12th World Choir Games

Morung Express News
Dimapur | July 13

In a resounding triumph, The Nagaland Chamber Choir (TNCC) representing India in the 12th World Choir Games achieved an extraordinary feat by clinching not only one but two gold medals at the highly acclaimed competition which culminated today in Gangneung, South Korea.

The world's biggest international choir competition brought together the finest choirs from across the globe, vying for recognition and honour. 

The event offers two classes of competition – the champion’s competition and the open competition, which allow choirs the opportunity to participate at the appropriate level.

TNCC competed in the champion’s category in Mixed Chamber Choir and Contemporary Choral Music respectively and won gold medals in both.

In a telephonic conversation with The Morung Express on the sidelines of the award ceremony, Dr Limawati Pongen, Coordinator TNCC giving “all glory and honour to God” said the whole event was a thrilling experience for the team. “We learned a lot in the process,” he added and acknowledged the people back home and the country for their continued support leading up to the finale.

The accolades garnered by the choir not only highlight their remarkable talent but also shed light on the rich musical traditions that flourish within the state. The brilliant 30-member choir was led by the choral conductor, Hito Kiho.

TNCC was the lone choir from India to qualify and compete in the international choir festival which is organised by Interkultur Foundation bienially. Based on the Olympic ideals, it aims to peacefully unify people and nations across borders through song in a fair competition.

TNCC will be arriving in Dimapur on July 19.

The World Choir Games (WCG), the largest global choral competition, concluded after 11 days of remarkable performances. The event wrapped up with a festive Closing Ceremony on July 13.

WCG 2023 Gangneung began on July 3 at the Gangneung Arena with a grand Opening Ceremony attended by 7,000 people. It received an overwhelmingly positive response, with all performances completely sold out.

A massive 63,000 visitors and 38,000 choir and staff members took part in the music event during the entire event period. All World Choir Games participants brought their own music to the city of Gangneung showcasing their talents in more than 200 competition performances in total and 60 public Friendship Concerts around the city.

In the Awards Ceremonies of the World Choir Games, a total of 69 Golden, 19 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals were awarded to the participating choirs and a total of 24 Champions of the World Choir Games 2023 were crowned.

The participating choirs from China were most successful by achieving a total of 22 Medals, followed by Indonesia with a total of 13 Medals and the Republic of Korea with 11 Medals in total.