Dimapur, September 17 (MExN): The Tangkhul Katamnao Long Delhi (TKLD) has announced the Naga Patriotic Song & Poetry/Ballad competition under the theme, ‘Sing & Shout for Naga Nationalism’. The competition is open for keen participation of all Nagas across the globe. The competition is free entry; open for all the Nagas, irrespective of age, gender or tribe.
TKLD in an update stated that the competition will be an ‘ongoing process’ from the date of its commencement till the January 10, 2022. “On the Grand Finale, we shall arrange a Virtual Event to observe the ‘Naga Day’ and the result will be declared on the same. The winners shall have the stage to present their songs and poems at the event and will be live-streamed on our official Facebook page and YouTube channel,” it informed.
The completion will be judged by two independent judges instituted “in good faith, drawing professionals and veteran in each given field for both Song & Poetry/Ballad Competition assuring unbiased outcome, keeping in mind the level of competency and resources such competition strives for.”
Prizes for the SONG & POEM/Ballad competition:
Song:
1st – Rs 50,000; 2nd - Rs 30,000; 3rd - Rs 20,000; Consolation - Rs 3,000 each to 5 selected contestants
Poem:
1st - Rs 30,000; 2nd - Rs 20,000; 3rd - Rs 15,000; Consolation - Rs 2,000 each to 5 selected contestants
Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all the participants in both the category (Poem & Song).
Terms & conditions for both Songs & Poems:
• Entry to the competition is free
• Competition is open for all the Nagas, irrespective of age, gender or tribe
• Composition of Songs & Poems should be based on Naga Nationalism, Naga Patriotism, Common Aspiration of Nagas or Naga political history/future
• Medium of language for composition of poems and songs will be strictly in English. However, for the song composition, if exceptional cases arise where language becomes a constraint for talented individuals to participate, the option to use their vernacular language will be considered provided that participants must include English subtitles for the same
• Video clips should be recorded in landscape/horizontal mode and in mp4 or mov format
• The choreography of the video would solely be on participants’ creativity however it should display Naga traditional attires and Naga National flag in the video in any form
• Number of participants performing the song can be single, duet or in a group, however it will be counted as one (1) entry only
• Duration of the video may be at the participant's discretion but it should not be too short or too long.
• The entries in the competition should not have been officially published or released on any other platform previously
• Participants must submit the lyrics of the Song & the written Poem with a brief description about the Origin, Author or Composer in PDF format and mail at- tkldelhi@gmail.com
• The video presentation (Poem & Song) must be submitted along with Full Name, Community/Tribe, age, profession, address and contact details of the participants
• By submitting the Song & Poem, the contender gives consent of copyright of the particular presentation to the organizing committee for audio, written or visual publications
• Contestants must upload their presentation in Google Drive, and give access of the particular file by adding tkldelhi@gmail.com to the share file option and send the accessible link on WhatsApp +91 987 028 6829/ +91 995 363 5161/ +91 966 792 3547/ +91 730 390 5016 / +91 838 302 9206
• Video clips will be uploaded on TKLD's Facebook page and YouTube Channel as we receive the file
• Participants should not post their presentation entries on any social media networks until the results are declared but they may share the links of our official YouTube & Facebook posts anywhere they want
• 10% Score Weightage from YouTube Views & 10% from Facebook Likes will be counted/given from the official posts only and not elsewhere
• Intending participants preparing for the competition must register themselves through the link given below before the submission of their presentation, i.e., from September 20 till November 30
• Participants are requested to submit their video presentation (Poem & Song) starting October 2 onwards and shall extend till December 15 beyond which will not be entertained
For registration, visit https://forms.gle/w6wZQ9xEu2GnA9CMA
For any queries, contact the organizing committee: Convener- Chuimeimi Valui +91 995 363 5161; Co-Convener- Markson V Luikham +91 838 302 9206; TKLD President- Hansing Ngangzoyo Ahungshi +91 987 028 6829
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