Sazolie College observes Cultural Day

• Eastern Naga tribes declared winner for drama
• Angami tribe declared second for musical play

[caption id="attachment_73953" align="alignleft" width="300"] Angami students of Sazolie College presenting a cultural item on the occasion of cultural day in Sazolie College on September 9.[/caption] Dimapur, September 9: Presentation of folksongs, folk dances and dramas by different groups marked the 7th Cultural Day of Sazolie College, Jotsoma, on September 9 in which Eastern Naga tribes were declared winners for their performance of a drama based on a Sangtam folktale, while the Angamis were awarded the second position for their musical play. The event, jointly organised by the Cultural Committee and Students’ Council of the College, is held annually with the objective to celebrate the rich and diverse culture of the different communities studying in the institution and also to create awareness among the students about the need to preserve their rich cultural heritage. The event is also aimed at educating the students to respect the different cultures and people they encounter in their lives. Thepfusalie Theunuo, HoD, Sociology, Sazolie College, spoke on culture and its meaning. He said culture is not static but that it keeps on changing and evolving. He, therefore, said it is not really possible to say that a particular thing in a culture is authentic and pure. He stressed on the necessity and importance of recognising the different influences and things surrounding our lives at present. He also talked about how, at present, our traditional motifs and symbols have been appropriated or transferred to different mediums like in our modern dresses. These motifs and symbols signified and represented certain things in the past and it would help to know of their meanings and cultural relevance even today, he said. The programme included presentation of folksongs, folk dances and dramas by different groups like the Tenyimia, Angami, Sumi, Lotha, Ao, Chakesang and Eastern Naga tribes. A display of the different traditional costumes of the Nagas and modern dresses based on traditional motifs enthralled the gathering with its excellent choreography and beautiful designs. The invocation prayer was said by Nzan Kikon, Chaplain, while the welcome address and vote of thanks were delivered by Ms Wenei-u, cultural secretary of Students’ Council, and Thujo Phesao, general secretary of Students Council, respectively. The programme was compered by Ms Wellenchilla and Krosu.