Language is the Soul of Culture
The recent Moatsü festival, meant to be a proud celebration of heritage, offered a sobering glimpse into a deeper crisis: the quiet erosion of our cultural identity through the loss…
Cultural vibrancy and community spirit define Chungtia’s Moatsü celebration
The Chungtia Village Council organized a vibrant Moatsü Festival celebration at the GMS Sabangya Playground, Chungtia, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Chungtia community. Metsübo Jamir, Minister of Rural…
Reviving Culture with Discernment – An Opinion | Meyu Changkiri
Many traditional Naga festivals have undergone significant transformation over the years. In contemporary times, Christianity has deeply influenced Naga culture. For instance, the Ao Naga festival, Moatsu, is now often…
The Danger of Losing Agricultural Heritage
Traditional Naga festivals, such as Moatsü and Tsüngremmung, have long been the cornerstone of Ao Naga culture, deeply rooted in agriculture. Moatsü marks the completion of sowing seeds, while Tsüngremmung…
Media, Culture, and the Challenge of Preservation
How do we address the dynamic changes in society brought about by media while still upholding traditional and cultural values? That was one of the dozens of questions raised by…
Collective Well-being Over Individual Convenience
The Naga people have long been known for their strong sense of community, rooted in traditions that prioritize collective well-being over individual convenience. However, modernity and rapid urbanization have gradually…
Art & Culture Department informs on ‘Artists’ Corner’ at Hornbill Festival
The Department of Art and Culture, in cooperation with a local gallery, will organize the Artists’ Corner at the WW II Museum premises in Kisama, coinciding with the Hornbill Festival.…
Hornbill Festival 2024: Department of Art & Culture announces activities with theme “Cultural Connect”
The Department of Art & Culture has announced a series of exciting events for the Hornbill Festival 2024, scheduled to take place from December 1 to 10. This year’s theme,…
Rajeshwari Karuna School Tuli celebrates cultural diversity at annual cultural day program
Rajeshwari Karuna School Tuli (RKS) held its much-anticipated Annual Cultural Day Program on 19th October 2024, a vibrant cultural celebration that brought together students, parents, and two guest schools: Royal…
Respect For Elders
Respect for elders is one of the pillars of Ao Naga culture, a core tenet of Sobaliba—the untranslatable guiding philosophy that defines the Ao Naga worldview. However, in a rapidly…