A Cultural Exchange Programme under the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” (EBSB) initiative of MHRD (GoI) is being held at Nagaland University Headquarters Lumami from April 26 to May 1.
A press release from Nagaland University Zunheboto PRO, Peter Ki, a team of 14 members from Dr. Harisingh Gour University Sagar, Madhya Pradesh led by Dr. Bijia Sundri arrived at Lumami on April 26. The team members were received by the host team led by Dr. Baljit Singh Sekhon, DDS & Nodal Officer of EBSB.
The Opening Ceremony of EBSB was held on April 27 at I. Ihoshe Kinimi Hall, Nagaland University, Lumami with vice-chancellor in-charge Prof. A.K Singh as the chief guest. Dr. Tovishe chaired the programme. Dr. Radharani welcomed the guests. This was followed by short speeches from Prof. C.R. Deb, dean students welfare, and Dr. Bijia Sundri. A welcome song from Nagaland University’s Students was followed by an Ao Naga folk dance. The Chief Guest in his speech highlighted the importance of EBSB. He emphasized on the importance of cultural and emotional integration of India. He said that India was one of the most diverse countries in terms of culture and biodiversity which need to be preserved and encouraged.
The National Anthem was sung in the beginning and at the closing of the programme. The inaugural programme was attended by the faculty, administrative staff, students and well wishers.
The visiting team members also got an opportunity to interact with the vice-chancellor in-charge, senior faculty, and other university officials in the office chamber of the vice-chancellor. Sharing their experiences, the visiting students said that their perception about Nagaland had changed. The fears they had about Nagaland dissipated on getting a warm reception from the university fraternity. They expressed appreciation for the natural beauty of the state and for the way the local people had conscientiously preserved nature and their culture.
The cultural exchange programme will incorporate a host of activities such as workshops on “Indigenous Agricultural Practices of Nagaland” and “Culture and Traditional Heritage of Nagaland”, as well as Cultural Excursion to historical places at Mokokchung district. Every evening, there will also be training sessions on folk song, folk dance, cultural games, and traditional sports of the different tribes of Nagaland. The closing ceremony will be held on the May 1 at I. Ihoshe Kinimi Hall, Nagaland University, Lumami.
Dr. Baljit Singh Sekhon, the Nodal Officer and his team are coordinating the entire programme with the support of students and the university fraternity.
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