The Pfuchatsumia Students’ Union (PSU) of Kohima village organised its annual literary-cum-cultural day on Saturday at Marocchino Hall and GMS P-Khel, Kohima village under the theme “Honouring Roots, Celebrating Minds”.

Speaking at the event, All India Radio Kohima programme executive Khriesaneisa Rutsa

commended PSU for giving a platform for students to showcase their talents and also preserving our traditions through various competitions.

“Competition is not important, but what you learn from the competition is more important,” Rutsa said. Pointing out that youngsters from the khel are blessed with different talents and abilities, he maintained that such literary events serve as a platform for them to express and explore those blessings.

Addressing the young crowd, Rutsa reminded them to be mindful of technological advances. He said that despite the advances, they should honour their roots, respect elders, and stay grounded to their traditional values. It is our culture that defines us and that it shapes our identity, and it is what we are recognised for, Rutsa added.

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During the day-long programme, various competitions – essay writing, painting, extempore speech, debate, solo singing, solo instrumental, quiz, elocution, spelling bee, cultural song, war cry, rice husking, and catapult shooting, among others were held.

In the debate segment, speaking for the motion on “AI : A boon or a bane for future generations”, Mhasikhonuo Sote won the competition by defending the motion, highlighting the inevitable impact, future implications of AI on people’s lives and its growing influence on education and daily routine.

In spelling bee, Thejatshu-ü Rutsa won with the championship word “Treacherous”. While speaking on the topic “How are books better than movies” in the extempore speech competition, Sevikuo Rutsa delivered a compelling dialogue to take away the first prize. Seyiejanuo Rutsa enthralled the crowd with her drums to win the solo instrumental segment.

During the closing programme, PSU advisor and KMC Councillor, Vimhalie Pienyü, encouraged the students and asked them not to treat the event as a competition but as a stepping stone to bigger stages. He further conveyed his wishes to all the selected students for the upcoming Spero Meliora event which is organised annually by the Kohima Village Students’ Union and Dolphin Club.

About 200 students participated in the day-long event, showcasing their talents in both literary and cultural events.