Jotsoma, September 11 (MExN): Sazolie College, Jotsoma, held its 7th Cultural Day on September 9. The event, jointly organised by the Cultural Committee and Students’ Council of the College, is held annually with an objective to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the different communities studying in the institution and also to create awareness among the students about the need to preserve their rich cultural heritage. The event is also aimed at educating the students to respect the different cultures and people they encounter in their lives, stated a press release received here.
The comperes for the programme were Wellenchilla and Krosu. Thepfusalie Theunuo, HoD, Sociology, Sazolie College, spoke on culture and its meaning. He said that culture is not static; it keeps on changing and evolving. Thus, it is not really possible to say that a particular thing in a culture is authentic and pure, he added. He further stressed on the necessity and importance of recognising the different influences and things surrounding our lives at present.
He also talked about how, at present, our traditional motifs and symbols have been appropriated or transferred to different mediums, like our modern dresses. These motifs and symbols signified and represented certain things in the past and it would help to know of their meanings and cultural relevance even today.
The programme included presentation of folksongs, folk dances and dramas by different tribes/groups. A display of the different traditional costumes of the Nagas and modern dresses based on traditional motifs enthralled the gathering with its excellent choreography and beautiful designs, the release added.
The Eastern Naga tribes were declared the winners for their performance of a drama based on a Sangtam folktale, and the Angamis were awarded the second position for their Musical Play.
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