Nagaland University’s Department of English organised a One-Day Regional Seminar titled “Angami Folk Tradition: Myriad Aspects” on October 3, 2024. This event brought together thirty research scholars and faculty members from various departments.
The inaugural session featured Prof. Rosemary Dzuvichu as the chief guest, who recently retired from the department. Prof. N. Das, Head of the Department, outlined the seminar’s objectives, emphasizing the importance of exploring and understanding the Angami folk tradition.
In her address, Prof. Dzuvichu celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Angami Nagas and encouraged participants to engage in comparative studies of Naga folklore and global folk traditions. She also highlighted the pressing need for a dedicated folklore department at Nagaland University to promote research in this vital area.
Discussions during the seminar covered various facets of Angami folk traditions and similar folk traditions in the Philippines, Angami festivals and the symbolic role of animals, particularly the tiger. The technical session was led by Dr R Vasanthan, with several scholars in the department actively researching the folk traditions of different Naga tribes.
This reflects the department’s commitment to organizing regional seminars focused on diverse folk traditions in the future. The seminar concluded with the presentation of certificates to paper presenters and participants, marking a successful gathering dedicated to the exploration of Angami cultural heritage.