The North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), Dimapur, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will host “Rhythms of Freedom – Tiranga”, an Independence Day charity concert on August 15 to raise support for families affected by disasters across Nagaland.
The concert will begin at 5 p.m. at the Amphitheatre, NEZCC Stone Sculpture Garden, Dimapur, as India celebrates its 80th Independence Day.
According to NEZCC Director Alobo Naga, all proceeds from ticket bookings and donations will go exclusively towards supporting disaster victims and their families across the State. Tickets and donations are available through AHIBI.
More than an Independence Day celebration, the programme seeks to bring together music, dance and cultural performances representing Nagaland’s diverse communities, turning the occasion into an expression of solidarity, compassion and collective responsibility.
The programme will open with the National Song by Hoiying Walim, followed by the National Anthem presented by Musik-A School. An invocation by Pastor Joshua Kath of Nagamese Baptist Church, Nagarjan, will precede folk performances by the Dimasa Union and Marwari Samaj, Dimapur.
The musical segment will feature Kivika Achumi, Kekhrie Ringa, Lenen Jamir, Hentok Konyak and Sunep Lemtur, along with performances by 5 Minutes Band and Colored Keys.
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The concert will also showcase cultural presentations by the Muslim Council, Punjabi Samaj, Bihari Samaj, Nepali Samaj, Gorkha Union, Bengali Samaj and Tibetan/Bhutia Welfare Association, highlighting the multicultural character of Dimapur and Nagaland.
The concluding segment will feature Cantamus Choir, a special performance by Nise Meruno and Tetso College Choir, followed by a grand finale by Abdon Mech.
The event is being managed by Musik-A, with support from KAKI, Nagaland Coffee, SBI and The Big Fat Factory, while ticketing is being facilitated through AHIBI.
NEZCC said the concert is intended to transform the spirit of Independence Day into an act of collective support for families affected by floods, landslides and other disasters across the State.
“As the Tricolour rises on Independence Day, Rhythms of Freedom – Tiranga invites the people of Nagaland to come together not only to celebrate freedom, but also to stand with those who need support,” the organisers said.
