A one-day national seminar on Linguistic and Cultural Dissemination of Northeast Folklore was organized by the Department of Hindi, Nagaland University, on February 25, 2025. The seminar was coordinated by Dr. Brijesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi, Nagaland University, and co-coordinated by research scholar Ajay Subba, Peter Ki, PRO, NU informed in a press release.
The seminar primarily focused on analyzing the languages and cultures of various states in Northeast India. Speakers emphasized that the folklore and literature of Northeast India not only highlight the region’s diversity but also contribute to the cultural flow of the entire country. The region’s folktales, songs, dances, and other cultural forms have developed a distinct identity over time, but in the era of globalization, technological advancement, and commercialization, their language, literature, and culture are under threat. The speakers also pointed out the need to protect their culture from any external influences.
The scholars’ discussions provided an opportunity to understand the rich tradition of Northeast India’s folklore and its linguistic and cultural characteristics. They also highlighted the importance of Northeast folklore, explaining how it reflects regional languages, culture, and various aspects of society. Everyone shared their perspectives on these topics.
The inaugural session began with Prof. Jagadish Kumar Patnaik, Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University as the Chief Guest and attended by esteemed guests, Dr. Ganga Prasad Parsai, Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University, Prof. Jano S. Liegese from Nagaland University, and keynote speaker Prof. Zoram Yalam Nabam from the Department of Hindi, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh. The session was conducted by Dr. Brijesh Kumar, and concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Anuj Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi, Nagaland University.
The PRO also informed that there were two additional sessions at the seminar besides the inaugural and closing sessions. The first session was chaired by Prof. Zoram Yalam Nabam, with Dr. Rajiv Ranjan Prasad from Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, and Dr. Lydia, Principal, NIOS, Regional Centre, Nagaland, as keynote speakers. The second session had Dr. Chuki Bhutia, Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi, Sikkim University, as the keynote speaker, with Dr. Rajiv Ranjan Prasad presiding over the session.
In the closing session, Anup Kinchi (IAS, Commissioner and Secretary, Health and Family Welfare) and Prof. A.K. Mishra (Former Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus) were present, and the session was conducted by Dr. Anuj Kumar, with a vote of thanks by Dr. Brijesh Kumar.
