Advisor Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome seen with CAN officials, winners of the Nagaland Catholic Choral Fiesta and others on November 23.
Second Edition of Nagaland Catholic Choral Fiesta Held
Morung Express News
Kohima | November 23
Stating that “we are a cognitive society and people with no written history,” Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, Advisor, School Education & SCERT on Saturday remarked that “singing is something very natural to us.” Addressing the second edition of Nagaland Catholic Choral Fiesta, the Triennial Diocesan Sacred Music Choral Competition at the Golden Jubilee Hall, Cathedral Kohima, he stated that “everything is through vocalisation.”
Towards this end, he also expressed pride that Nagas are doing extremely well in music while citing awards being won by Naga musicians even at the international level.
He said that the initiative of the Catholic Association of Nagaland in organising the Choral Fiesta in this regard, is ‘very important’. Further exuding hope that it will grow, he also stated hope that in the near future, it will not only involve the Catholic community but will become a platform for people from all over Nagaland and the North East to exhibit their musical talents.
“May we all continue to grow together,” he added.
He further acknowledged the Catholic presence in the state while highlighting that that it has 106 schools, 5 colleges and 1 university across Nagaland.
Where our hearts and minds come together for healing and transformation
In its second edition now, Dr Johnny Ruangmei, President of Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) highlighted that the Nagaland Catholic Choral Fiesta is being organised with the very objective of beginning the journey of healing and transformation through music.
“It is our aim that every Catholic youth from every parish across the state will be looking forward to this competition for healing and transformation in our coming together”, he said.
He also emphasised that “there is a scope where we can bring the talents of our youth into exponential growth in making the singing more professional.” CAN, as an institution, he added, is striving to make it significant.
Christ the King Church Kohima wins Second Edition of Nagaland Catholic Choral Fiesta
Christ the King Church, Kohima was adjudged the winner of the Second Edition of Nagaland Catholic Choral Fiesta in the Chamber Choir category. They were awarded with a cash prize of Rs 1,50,000.
Meanwhile, St. Francis De Sales Church, Kohima and St. Paul Church, Phesama were adjudged second and third respectively and were awarded with cash prizes of Rs 1,00,000, and Rs 50,000. The two finalists namely Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Kohima and St. Peter Church, Tesophenyu were awarded with Rs 20,000 each.
In Category B- Vocal Ensemble (Western), Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Kohima was adjudged winner of the competition while St. Peter Church, Tesophenyu emerged runner-up. The winners were awarded with cash prizes of Rs 40,000 and Rs 25,000 respectively.
In Category C- Vocal Ensemble (Ethnic/Folk), Christ the King Church, Kohima, were declared winners and was awarded with a cash prize of Rs 40,000.
In Category D- Hymn Writing & Composition, also called “Fr. John Med Award”, Kethovino Catherine Kulnu of Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Kohima was declared the winner and awarded with a cash prize of Rs 15,000. Additionally, Rs 10,000 each was given to 3 entries that meet the gold standard benchmark as determined by the jury.
Judges for the choral competition were Ajeen Longchari Sucha, Vizho Thakro and Gideon Mesen Thono.
Highlights of the event included invocation of blessings by Fr. Vemedo Kezo, Parish Priest, Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Kohima, message from the Salesians of Dimapur Province by Fr. K. Talung William, SDB, Dean & Administrator (SOCIUS), Emmaus Salesian Novitiate, Sechü-Zubza, the closing symphony titled, “The Road Home” by all the competing chamber choirs and grace by Fr. Phikuto Xavier, SDB, Dean and Administrator, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Sechü-Zubza while Vizo Thakro also presented a special performance and Pelesanuo Julie Pienyü was the hostess.
