Parliamentary Secretary for Social Welfare and Women Development, Chotisuh Sazo said Nagas had a very rich and diverse culture and among the Nagas, “Chakhesangs are privileged to possess a very rich culture.”
He was speaking as cultural guest at the cultural session function held here at Zhavame Village under Phek district on the closing day of 4-day 63rd general conference of the Chakhesang Students Union (CSU) on Friday.
“Our culture has been enriched by the successive waves of migration which brought with them different cultures resulting in an eclectic mix that we proudly own today,” he said. “Our physical, religious and racial variety is reflected in our culture. This vast cultural diversity is manifested in the attires, customary practices, languages, relics, etc.”
Stating that “Chakhesangs are excellent breed,” Sazo said “We are called Chakhesang neither by accident nor by temporary arrangement but by blood.” Disclosing that their rich cultures not only thrilled them but also other communities within and outside the state, Sazo also pointed out that their houses were built with “motifs and designs that speak volumes to them in a non-verbal language.”
Urging students to develop work culture, diligence, determination, commitment, honesty, sincerity and the spirit of oneness and brotherhood, Sazo said as students, every one must work hard and try to obtain the best so as to enable them to lead their people in future.
Cultural troupes from various villages in Phek district participated in the Indigenous Tune (Duet) and Indigenous Dance competitions.
Sazo also donated Rs 40000 to Chakhesang Students Union while another Rs 20000 to the cultural troupes.
Earlier, ENSF president also delivered greetings on the occasion, while Dute Doulo chaired the occasion. Deo Nukhu, Adviser, NRE, Science and Technology and Art and Culture, Ex-MLA W Krome, prominent Chakhesang leaders, officials also attended the function.
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