The countdown to the Süngkotenem Beat Contest 2025 has begun, informed a press release by the Mopungchuket Ait Laishir Telungjem (MALT). Scheduled for January 10, 2025, the quadrennial music competition will coincide with the vibrant Arrenpong Sports Festival, which kicks off on January 9 at Mopungchuket village, Mokokchung. The event is organized by the Mopungchuket Ait Laishir Telungjem (MALT), the village’s students’ union.
Returning after an eight-year hiatus following its cancellation due to the pandemic, the Süngkotenem Beat Contest promises electrifying performances by bands from across Nagaland. It complements the Arrenpong Sports Festival, known for showcasing athleticism and community spirit.
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The sports festival will feature competitions in football, basketball, softball, table tennis, marathon racing, athletics, and indigenous games played between the eight units of MALT. Together, the events blend sports and music to entertain participants and visitors.
This year’s contest offers a prize pool of ₹1.5 lakhs, with ₹80,000 for the winner, ₹50,000 for the runner-up, and individual awards.
The beat contest will begin at 4 pm on January 10, with Advisor TN Mannen as the special guest. Meanwhile, the 92nd general session of MALT will take place on the evening of January 8.
