Watching beauty pageants on the television, Lizila Jingrü promised herself that one day she will earn a crown, not just for the title but to serve.

On 20 January 2024, Lizila fulfilled that dream when she was crowned Miss Kiphire at Public ground, Kiphire. The pageant is organised by Meraki Entertainment Nagaland, in collaboration with United Sangtam Students Conference under the theme “Educate a Girl Child, Empower the Society”, which was powered by GONARI.

Coming from a family of six siblings, Lizila’s main focus is to do all she can to help any child get education. She also wishes to see government health institutions in the villages cater to the basic medical needs of the people.

“There can be miracles only when someone work on them, so do not give up on yourself and your dreams,” she encourages the youth.

Along with Lizila Jingrü, Tsurenshe L was crowned First Runners Up of Miss Kiphire 2024 and Lumsela Mongzar with 2nd Runners Up.

Colonel Vikee Lamoria, Commandant, Kiphire Battalion Assam Rifles graced the occasion as Special Guest.

The judges of the event were Shangsela Sangtam, Miss Global India; Atsungba Sangtam, Mr Kohima 2018 and Mr Grand Nagaland; and Chingkela Sangtam Miss Kiphire 2022.

All together eleven contestants had vied for the title and went through three rounds in the competition – ethnic wear, designer and formal round. Shangsela Sangtam groomed, mentored and choreographed the contestants.

The designers of the event were Thingpila Sangtam and Shingmai Konyak. Vilika Sumi was the official makeup artist while Langti Photography was the official photographer of the event.

Heartwarming performances were presented in the grand finale by Five Minutes Band, Tsarola Y Sangtam, Alvin and Moa. The event was hosted by Imnasenla Rachel.