The Naga Christian Fellowship Shillong and Naga Elders Forum Shillong will organise a musical tribute on November 15 to express gratitude to the people of Meghalaya for more than a century of educational, cultural and religious ties between the two communities.
Titled “Thank You, Meghalaya: A Friendship Tribute Fellowship,” the programme will begin at 4 pm at Naga Community Hall, Nongrim Hills, under the theme “Honouring Our Past, Celebrating Our Present, Inspiring Our Future.”
The event will celebrate the contribution of Meghalaya to the education and growth of generations of Naga leaders, tracing the shared history to 1918, when the first Naga matriculate studied in Shillong. Among prominent Naga figures with educational and historical links to Meghalaya are A Kevichüsa, P Shilu Ao, T Aliba Imti, Neilhouzhü Kire and Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu.
The programme will also recognise the shared Christian heritage of the two regions, including the influence of revival movements and hymns originating in the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Hills.
The musical tribute will be led by The Nagaland Madrigal Singers, founded and directed by Hito Kiho, featuring classical madrigals, contemporary choral works and indigenous Naga and Khasi folk songs. The ensemble won two gold medals at the 13th World Choir Games in Auckland in 2024.
The organisers said the gathering would also provide an opportunity to strengthen ties and explore future collaboration in education, arts and tourism.
