The President of Ura Academy (UA), Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, on Thursday called for more writings to enrich and expand Tenyidie literature.
Addressing the Ura Academy Annual Writers and Poets Meet 2025 at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima, he said the event aims to inspire and encourage more publications and diverse forms of writing.
He opined that writing is an endeavour to preserve cultural heritage, folklore, and traditions that serve as treasures for future generations.
Expressing delight over the growing number of book launches within a year, Dr. Liezietsu commended the authors and poets for their contributions thus far.
He emphasised that while society may be divided politically, Ura Academy remains a collective platform for the Tenyimi community where everyone can contribute.
Additionally, Dr. Liezietsu encouraged the members to ensure greater community participation and stressed the need for more publications to further the growth of Tenyidie literature. He revealed that the academy now holds over 1,700 poems, with more poetry books to be released.
On the occasion, nine books were also released: “Nagamia Seyie Dze” authored by Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu; “Zeliangmia Dzeweko Kephrü mu Mechü Kelhou nu Kese” authored by Kikruneinuo Liezietsu; “Kehoupuorei: (Zhovi Rüsie)” authored by Lt. Prof. D. Kuolie; “Terhüneio: Rüsie” authored by Vesetso Rose; “Amu Nuo Pelimia” and “Thenupfü Rüli” authored by Khrinyio Leruo; “Charlie: Übou vüyakezhayo” authored by Khriesaneisa; “Kewhira Mission Compound” authored by Vitshulieü Sekhose; and “A Terhü Ze Kese Mecüthorte” authored by Daso Paphino.
The programme, led by Daso Paphino, Vice President of Ura Academy, began with an invocation prayer offered by Kevingulie Rhatsu, Director, Angami Christian Literature Society, ABCC.
Viswema Tsiepfumia Krotho presented a folk song, while special songs were rendered by Ato Nienu and Khriezotuonuo Pienyu and Siblings. M. Meguo-o recited poems during the event.
Later in the afternoon, Vishü Rita Krocha, author, journalist, and publisher of Penthrill Publication House, spoke on ‘Book Publishing’ during the first technical session moderated by Vimedo Keyho, Assistant Professor, Kohima Science College.
In the second session, Dr. Khrüvolu Keyho, Assistant Professor, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, spoke on ‘Ways of Writing,’ and Vizonyü Liezietsu, Member, Ura Academy Library Committee, spoke on ‘Punctuations.’ The session was moderated by Dr. Keduolhoulie Belho, Associate Professor, Kohima College, Kohima.