DIMAPUR — The Nagaland University Students’ Union-Kohima Campus (NUSU-KC) hosted its 18th Zona Fest, a literary-cum-cultural celebration, on April 18 and the 19th on the theme ‘Encompassing diversity and inclusivity’ at RCEMPA, Jotsoma.
Legislator representing 9-Kohima assembly seat, Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso, the chief guest of the ‘Literary Day’ on April 18, in his address urged the students to aim for bigger things.
Rhutso also underscored the importance of education in the modern competitive world, an update stated.
Competitions for ‘Literary Day’ included slam poetry, extempore speech, advertisement, quiz competition and debate. In debate on the topic ‘Social media is reducing social interactions in reality,’ Thejase-e Nagi and Putsu P from the opposing team and Chemang from the motion team were named as the best debaters.
The ‘Cultural Day’ event held on April 19 was attended by A Pongshi Phom, MLA of 50- Longleng A/C as the guest of honour and Dr. Hotokhu Chishi, former Director of Health & Family Welfare, as the guest speaker.
Phom spoke of the benefits and success that come after trials and errors.
Chishi highlighted the history and roots of Naga people and how important it is for the people of Nagaland not to forget “where we come from and who we are.”
Vibrant performances were showcased alongside a cultural show and an ethnic fashion show, which provided an insight into the changes seen in cultural practices and traditions throughout the years.
More than 700 students, professors, former executives of NUSU-KC and guests from various media platforms, attended the two-day event.
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