The morning session of Cultural Extravaganza on December 8 was graced by Jaco Janse Van Rensburg, Route Manager, RMB Ultra Trail Cape Town and International Trial Run, South Africa, Chairman Board of Directors, Kibwe Kids, as the Chief Guest while Pravin Kumar Hanumant Singh VSM, Additional Director General Border Road (East), graced as the Honoured Guest at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on the 8th day of the ongoing 24th Hornbill Festival 2023.
Under the theme “Cultural Connect”, the cultural extravaganza is being organized by the Department of Art & Culture, Government of Nagaland,
Advisor, Industries & Commerce, Hekani Jakhalu was the Host while MLA, Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso and MLA, Jwenga Seb were the co-hosts. Y. Shuven Tikhir from Tikhir tribes of Nagaland invoked the traditional blessing.
Cultural troupes from nine tribes belonging to Chakhesang, Konyak, Garo, Khiamniungan, Ao, Tikhir, Angami, Kuki and Chang performed different items including traditional games, songs and dances.
Although the event was disrupted by the cold weather, the zeal and enthusiasm of the performers as well as of the audience resulted in the success of the program cohesively, informed the DIPR.
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The afternoon session was graced by SK Pandey, General Manager (Construction) Railway, as the Chief Guest, while W. Chingang Konyak Advisor Geology & Mining and DUDA, and S. Kiusumew Yimchunger, Advisor Fire & Emergency Services and Home Guards & Civil Defence, were the Host and Co-Host respectively. The Honoured Guests were accompanied by C.P.S Bakshi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs.
The event featured vibrant cultural dances and songs performed by the various cultural troupes such as: Sumi Cultural Troupe, Phom Cultural Troupe, Rengma Cultural Troupe, Sangtam Cultural Troupe, Zeliang Cultural Troupe, Yimkhuing Cultural Troupe, Pochury Cultural Troupe, Lotha Cultural Troupe and Kachari Cultural Troupe.
