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…
Tribal Design Forum Bootcamp wraps up with focus on art, culture, policy innovations, and sustainable development in Nagaland
The third and final day of the Tribal Design Forum (TDF) Kohima Bootcamp wrapped up with insightful discussions on tribal art, skills, technology, tourism, and policy design. The session commenced…
If Not Us, Who Will Protect Our Heritage?
The initiative launched by the Department of Women Resource Development, Government of Nagaland, and the ‘Look Up’ exhibition at the Highland Institute in Kohima highlight the critical importance of preserving…
Chuchuyimlang: Moatsü festival of Ao Nagas display unity and friendship with the Konyak, Chang and Phom Nagas
Amid the Frontier Naga Territory demand by the people of Eastern Nagaland, approximately 25 km away from Mokokchung town, Chuchuyimlang village showcased a spirit of kinship and community bonding among…
Model Christian College celebrates Annual Cultural Day
Kohima, 2 March (MTNews): Model Christian College Kohima celebrated its Annual Cultural Day on the 2 March 2024 at the college auditorium. The celebration was based on the theme ‘Appreciating…
Reflections on Hornbill Festival 2023
As the echoes of revelry fade and Hornbill Festival 2023 begins to weave itself into the fabric of memory, the spirit of unity, cultural pride, and shared joy that resonated…
Upside Down
A screenshot depicting a young man wearing the Ao Naga traditional Tsüngkotepsü shawl upside down during the opening act of the ongoing Hornbill Festival has circulated on social media. Despite…
The Hornbill Festival: A Boost to Nagaland’s Economy and Culture, Says Counsellor & YouTuber Aien Amri
YouTuber and Counselor at District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC) Mokokchung, Aien Amri shared her enthusiastic views about the Hornbill Festival, describing it as the most anticipated and significant event in Nagaland.
“High time to divide Ao origin history into two clear stages – mythical and legendary”
Former Ao Senden President urges examination of traditional practices In a thought-provoking position paper for Vision Mokokchung 2040, social activist and former President of Ao Senden, Lendinokdang, emphasizes the need…
‘Naga culture extends beyond traditional attire’ | Capital College of Higher Education holds Cultural Day and Narrative Competition
Kohima, 10 November (MTNews): The Capital College of Higher Education observed Cultural Day cum Narrative Competition at Sahitya Sabha Hall, PR Hill, Kohima on Friday. According to the press release…