The Department of Art & Culture, Government of Nagaland, organised a one-day programme on “Living Morung & Traditional Knowledge, and Traditional Agricultural Knowledge and Practices” on 18 April at Bethel Baptist Higher Secondary School, Old Showuba, Niuland, to document and promote indigenous knowledge systems.
The programme began with a prayer by Rev. B. Tochumong, followed by a folk song by Shorih Cultural Club.
In the keynote address, Teisovikuolie Therie, Deputy Director, Art & Culture, described the Living Morung as a traditional institution where youth learn indigenous knowledge, discipline, and farming practices from elders. He said the Department is documenting such traditions to safeguard intangible cultural heritage.
Special Guest Y. Hopung Kussun appreciated the initiative and encouraged youth to learn from community elders.
The cultural segment featured a folk tale by R. Tokam, GB, and a folk dance by Loyilo Cultural Club. K. Kehoto, GB, spoke on the morung’s role in passing agricultural knowledge across generations.
Resource persons Nokrunba and S. Shokum later shared traditional farming practices and live demonstrations. Certificates were distributed by Teisovikuolie Therie.
