The Border Area Cultural Exchange Programme took place on March 5 at Dan ITC in Noklak district along the Indo-Myanmar border.
Gracing the event, L. Ngon, President of the Khiamniungan Tribal Council, praised the collaboration between the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Department of Art & Culture, Government of Nagaland, for organising the programme. He emphasised that culture is a powerful way to unite people and showcase performing arts.
Teisovikuolie Therie, Deputy Director-cum-Nodal Officer, Department of Art & Culture, Government of Nagaland, delivered the keynote address while P. Shingnya, Chairman of Dan Village Council, delivered the welcome address.
DC Lohani spoke on behalf of the 32nd Assam Rifles posted at the Border Camp.
The event featured cultural performances by troupes from New Pangsha Pou Hoi, New Pangsha Women Cultural Club, Tai Education Initiative, Jorhat, Assam, Old Pangsha Pou Hoi, Old Pangsha Women Cultural Club, and Tai Education Initiative, Mariani, Jorhat.
Certificates of appreciation were awarded to all participants, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Khaming Khiamniungan, Assistant Research Officer.