The Angami Krotho Delhi (AKD) celebrated its 37th Sekrenyi Festival cum fifth Open Kene (Traditional Naga Wrestling) on the February 28 at the Nagaland House APJ Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi.
ASUD President, Noune Miachieo stated that this event drew a crowd of over 350 people, comprising of the Angami population living in Delhi NCR, members of various Naga tribes and friends from different parts of the country.
The formal programme began with an invocation by Rev Dr Noulezhalie Ricky Medom of NCF Delhi followed by the AKD President, Pelhu Dolie with the welcome address in his speech, he stressed the need for community and for Angami individuals living in Delhi and NCR to register with the krotho by reaching out to any executive or through Angami bodies back home.
The event was graced with musical performances by the AKD Seniors, Elders, and Executives and also by Denoto John and company.
Pastor Ruokuowhelie Pienyü of Upper Naga Bazaar Baptist Church, Kohima delivered the exhortation where he encouraged the young individuals who have recently arrived to Delhi to be faithful in prayer and to be centered with their culture.
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In the vote of thanks, General Secretary, Neingumezo Khrodi expressed gratefulness to the Office of Nagaland House and the staff for their continued support, and also to various donors who made the event possible.
The Open Kene Competition saw participants from Angami, Chakhesang, and Poumai tribe. The prizes were sponsored by Angami Sports Association and Dzükou Valley Management. The wrestlers showcased strong competitive spirits, and respect with one another. A Veytelou from the Poumai tribe came out as the champion while Sheluhu Khesoh and Shedekho Hoshi from the Chakhesang tribe bagged the Second and Third Prize respectively, followed by Vishezotuo Yano from the Angami tribe won the Fourth Prize.
In addition to the initial prize sponsored by ASA and Dzükou Valley Management, Dr. Hentok Phom and Er. Hutovi generously donated ₹5,000 each to encourage the wrestlers. The smooth management of the program and the kene was ensured by the krotho executives, seniors, and elders.
