Ao Cultural troupe performs a cultural dance called Yimdongsu Tsungsang on the Day 3 of the Hornbill Festival at the Naga Heritage Village Kisama on December 3. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, December 3 (MExN): The third day of the cultural extravaganza of the ongoing Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, was marked by vibrant cultural performances, showcasing diversity from different tribes.
Lieutenant General PC Nair, Director General of the Assam Rifles (DGAR), graced the morning session as the chief guest, alongside Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker, Sharingain Longkumer, and Advisor Agriculture, Mhathung Yanthan, serving as the Host and Co-Host, respectively. As per the State DIPR, Lt. Gen. Nair commended the vitality of Nagaland's traditions, symbolized by the rhythmic beats of drums and resounding cheers.
He expressed the Assam Rifles' commitment to maintaining peace and prosperity in Nagaland and highlighted various initiatives by the paramilitary force, including a project focusing on training 32 students from remote areas for national-level competitive exams in Medical and Engineering, it said.
The cultural fiesta featured traditional dances and songs by cultural troupes representing Angami, Chang, Garo, Ao, Tikhir, Chakhesang, Kuki, Konyak, and Khiamniungan tribes.
The event began with a traditional welcome for the guests, accompanied by howlings, and a traditional blessing by Tribal Guest, Vilazosie Punyü, the Head GB of Khonoma Village.
The afternoon session witnessed the presence of the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, as the Chief Guest, and Minister of Public Health Engineering & Cooperation, Jacob Zhimomi, as the Host, and Advisor Printing & Stationery, Kropol Vitsu, as the Co-Host.
Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker, Passang D Sona; General Manager North Frontier Railways, Dr. Chetan Kumar Shrivastava; NFR, DRM Prem Ranjan Kumar, Alexandro; Capt. Raghu from Adani Group; and Indian football legend Baichung Bhutia were the honored guests.
The session featured cultural songs and dances performed by the following cultural troupes: Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sumi, Kachari, Yimkhiung, and Zeliang.
