SJC (A) celebrates 6th Social Engineer’s Fiesta

The Department of Sociology, St Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama, held its 6th Social Engineer’s Fiesta on October 18.

The Department of Sociology, St Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama, held its 6th Social Engineer’s Fiesta on October 18.

KOHIMA, OCTOBER 21 (MExN): The Department of Sociology, St Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama, held its 6th Social Engineer’s Fiesta on October 18 at the college indoor stadium on the theme ‘Celebrating Diversity: Sharing Our Identities and Our Stories.’ 

Joint Secretary, School Education, Avelu Ruho, who was the guest speaker for the event, in her address, provided a comprehensive overview of cultural identities and also mentioned the rich values and diversity of the Naga culture. She emphasized that the influence of Western culture on Naga society has been underestimated and advised the present generation to preserve and stay connected to our cultural roots.

Earlier, the annual department event commenced with a welcome address delivered by K Alibo Achumi HoD, Department of Sociology, who expressed her gratitude to all the attendees and set the tone for the informative and engaging sessions that followed.

The program was packed with an array of engaging activities- including extempore speech, an up-cycle fashion contest, rap song, dance, photography and the first ever Mr and Miss Sociologist competition. Ezhotuo Keyho, Femina Miss India Nagaland 2023, and Vihuzo Kense, Mega Mister Northeast, 2023 were the guest judges for the first ever Mr & Miss Sociologist, 2023. 

Cosplayer and designer from Nagaland, who goes by the stage name, The Cosplay Monster was the guest judge for the up-cycle fashion contest. Kepozo Kapüh, the winner of Nagaland Hip Hop Inception 2021, who also goes by the stage name PozPoz was the guest artist who gave a special rap performance. Sponsors for the event were- The Cosplay Monster, The Pick, Kenei Belho, Nagaland-Stars, and GREIGE-R.