Students of Baptist College during literary day on February 15.
Kohima, February 17 (MExN): The Baptist College Kohima held its annual Literary Day under the theme “Exploring art forms through experiential learning” in collaboration with the Art and Culture Department, Government of Nagaland at the college premise on February 15.
During the formal session, welcome note was delivered by the Principal, Dr Kewepfuzu Lohe.
The workshop on “Exploring Museums” was held with Talitemjen, Guide Lecturer, Art and Culture Department as the resource person, who introduced the concept of museums and its transition over the years, highlighting the important aspects and the different types of museums. The session focused on exploring the Nagaland State Museum which is a combination of art and general museum.
Located at Bayavu, Kohima and operated by the Art and Culture Department, the State Museum first opened to the public on November 1, 1970 as an archaeological, art and craft and ethnographic museum, and since upgraded twice.
The first upgradation done in 2007 developed by the Indian Museum Kolkata and the second extension in 2016 under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture which added two galleries. There are a total of 3529 artefacts; 2247 on display and 1282 in storage.
The session concluded with a discussion hour with the resource person.
The workshop on “Creative Writing” with Konaie Shongdok author/writer as the resource person focused on the keys of creating a creative framework on writing where the underlying key features such as honesty, time frame, silence, character development, writing between the lines and drafting was explored. The workshop covered practical writing exercises and prompts, where the students actively part took in the activity.
The workshop on “Basics of Poetry Writing” was conducted to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of poetry. Chaired by Süvilü Venuh, Asst Professor, English Department, with Dr Tsenbeni, Asst Professor, English Department BCK as the resource person. The workshop was attended by 162 students of various departments.
A panel discussion on “How to debate” was organised with Kepozo Kapuh, B.A 6th semester, Department of Political Science and Ambassador of St Joseph College, Jakhama, Kihitoli Kiho, B.A 6th semester, Department of Political Science and Student Council President, BCK and Seyiesilie Vüprü, Asst Professor, Department of Political Science as the panelists. The discussion was moderated by Chubutse Naro, Asst. Professor, Department of History and it concluded with a Q&A session.
A workshop on ‘Learning About Archives’ with Lanukaba Imchen, Research Officer, Art and Culture Department as the resource person was held which aimed to educate students about the significance of archives and their role in preserving historical records.
He highlighted that the archives contain over 20,000 documents related to Nagaland. He also presented some images of the Nagaland State Archives and shared samples of the record indices.
The session concluded with an engaging Q&A segment. Chaired by Asilie Rürhia, Asst Professor and Head of History Department, BCK, the workshop was attended by 250 students.
The painting/sketching competition was judged by Kevichüto Yhoshü, Fine Arts Teacher, The Vineyard School, L Tshidelong Rüdy, Asst Professor and Head of Political Science Department, BCK and Dr Videkhono Yhokha, Convenor, Literary Committee, BCK, declaring Ruokuolezo Rüpreo, 2nd semester Political Science Department, Sechü Campus as the winner, Huvolu Puro, 4th semester, Commerce Department in 2nd position and Puhiu P 6th semester, History Department in the 3rd position.
A total of 25 students participated in the competition.
