WE SHARE A COMMON BOND IN MUSIC: BRITISH DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSIONER

Kohima, December 1 (DIPR): Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the inaugural programme of the Hornbill festival on 1st December, British Deputy High Commissioner, Sanjay Wadvani said that he was impressed to learn about the love of music by the Nagas and the importance given by the government in this discipline by organizing music festivals during the Hornbill Festival. Stating that music is an important part even in UK , he said ‘we share a common bond in music’. He expressed optimism that in the near future, as the economy of Nagaland grows, more British companies would come and work for the economic development of Nagaland.
The British Deputy High Commissioner informed that the British Council would sign a MoU with the Education Department on 15th December 2009 with regard to International English Language Testing System (IELTS), to provide a framework of English Language Testing. ‘This is important in terms of employment with international standard’, he added. Sanjay Wadvani, who is visiting Nagaland for the first time said that the performances of the various cultural troupes was fantastic and impressive and expected many more British visitors to come in future. ‘The colourful festival set up in this manner by the Government of Nagaland to celebrate statehood is really impressive’, he added.

Drawing & Painting on first day of kids carnival at Hornbill Festival

Kohima, December 1 (DIPR): The first ever Kids Carnival 2009, being organized at the Hornbill Festival is organizing various events especially for the young visitors to Kisama Heritage Complex. On the first day, 1st December 2009, drawing and painting competition was held for children in three categories of Group A (Class 1 to 3), Group B (Class 4 to 6) and Group C (Class 7 to 9).
The following is the result of the drawing/painting competition:
Group A: First prize – Liaren ( Fernwood School )
Second prize – Kochi (MHBHSS)
Group B: First prize – Arieno Kera (Baptist High)
Second prize – Nilson Kikon (MHBHSS)
Group C: First prize – Limatoshi ( Northfield )
Second prize – Nusazo Swüro (MHBHSS)
The first prize winners received Rs. 1000/- each and certificates while second prize winners received Rs. 500/- and certificates.