Morung Express News
October 6
Dimapur: Ethnic Naga clothing is all set to embark on its journey into the international arena.
If the show organized by the SWU multi purpose cooperative society turns out as ostentatious as its organizers are planning it to be, the event could catapult indigenous Naga clothing into the next ‘happening’ arena as far as traditional garments are concerned.
Partly being sponsored by the Government of Nagaland, the organizers of the extravaganza have roped in the Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio to be the chief guest. Mani Charenamai, an MP from Manipur has been invited to be the guest of honour.
The event will attempt to showcase the diverse and multi-coloured facets of Naga society as far as clothing is concerned.
Talking to media persons at Hotel Saramati today, SWU members disclosed that an international NGO would be documenting the show so as to display the same to others who may evoke interest in the garments.
Entitled “Enlightening the Naga Indigenous Heritage,” the ‘ethnic fashion contest’ carries cash prizes for winners in different categories.
The show, a first of its kind in Nagaland, will be held on October 29 at the DDSC Stadium, Dimapur. Altogether, 84 male and female models from Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are expected to enroll as participants.
Designers are also being given a chance to highlight their creations as they will be engineering the designs which the models will be wearing. Besides, a host of artistes will be displaying their musical as well as vocal talents.
Special invitees from social as well as political circles have also been invited. An added attraction could be the attendance of special guests from Femina magazine and other renowned names in the national fashion scene.
