Seyievinuo Chuzho
Our Correspondent
Kohima | September 21
An acclaimed singer Seyievinuo Chuzho from Nagaland has been conferred with 1st edition of Outlook Responsible Tourism Award (ORTA)- Culture & Heritage National Award 2025 in the category of Folk & Classical Music on September 20 at Sargalaya, Kozhikode, Kerala.
Chuzho has been conferred with the award out of more than 400 applicants from India.
The event was organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Kerala.
As Chuzho is currently in Singapore for a performance at the Northeast Festival 2025, the award was received on her behalf by Tekatemjen Imchen, vice president, Naga Students’ Welfare, Kerala.
“I feel deeply honored and humbled to receive the Culture & Heritage Award 2025 in the category of Folk & Classical Music. This recognition is not just a personal achievement but also a tribute to the rich cultural traditions and musical heritage of Nagaland and our region,” Chuzho told The Morung Express.
Folk and classical music carry within them the stories, values, and wisdom of generations, and to be acknowledged for contributing towards preserving and sharing this heritage is truly meaningful, she said.
“This award inspires me to continue working with greater passion and to safeguard our traditions, to bring them to new audiences, and to ensure that the younger generation finds pride and identity in their cultural roots,” Chuzho said.
I accept this honor with gratitude to all my mentors, fellow artists, and supporters who have journeyed with me, and I dedicate it to the community whose voices and rhythms live through music, she said.
Meanwhile, Chuzho thanked Tekatemjen Imchen for receiving the award on her behalf as she couldn’t make it to the event because of her performance at Northeast Festival in Singapore.
