Mokokchung, June 28 (MTNews): The Mokokchung College of Teacher Education held its 9th Cultural Day on 28 June, 2022, at the College Campus, under the theme “Reclaiming Cultural Heritage.”
The formal session, hosted by Miss Tosangla Chang, saw a fusion folk song performance by Cultural Troupe, TongpuPur, Ungma Village.
Guest Speaker, Nungdokyanger Ao, President, AKM, speaking on the Significance of the Day said, Cultural Heritage is a representation of our identity and how we hold on the past.
Speaking on the good our ancestors have passed on, he recalled how our elders have maintained societal connections through community events, established Putu Menden, a system devoid of corruption.
He emphasized that to know cultural heritage, one must know our history and the philosophy of life, and continue to speak our mother tongue. He encouraged student-teachers to be honest and practice professional ethics, following in the honest legacy of our elders.
Following a cultural feast, filled with a variety of authentic Naga dishes, the informal session saw a variety of performances from the student-teachers: folk song, folklore recital play, folk dance, bamboo dance and cultural attire display.The event ended with student-teachers from various clubs participating in indigenous games; bamboo cutting, bamboo stilt walk, grain pounding and cleaning.