PCC celebrates cultural diversity at annual cultural day

Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) celebrated its Annual Cultural Day with vibrant energy and deep cultural pride under the theme “Interweaving Cultural Threads.” On April 5. The event served as a powerful showcase of unity in diversity, as students from various communities and states came together to honor and celebrate their roots.
The day began with a unique “Mekhala Marathon,” an inclusive morning run featuring women from diverse cultural backgrounds, setting a unifying tone for the festivities.
The formal session was graced by Special Guest Dr. Inato Y. Shikhu, a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Union Ministry of Culture. The gathering was opened with a prayer led by the College Chaplain, followed by a welcome address from Naroyemla Chang, Cultural Secretary of the Post Graduate Students’ Welfare Council (PGSWC), who emphasized the beauty of shared traditions and mutual respect.
A token of appreciation was presented to the chief guest by Literary & Cultural Secretary of the Students’ Union, Patkai Christian College (SUPCC) N. Sadangmong Chang.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Shikhu stressed the importance of traditional knowledge in preserving cultural heritage. “The foundation of interweaving cultural threads starts from possessing traditional knowledge,” he said, warning against cultural appropriation and encouraging students to safeguard their cultural integrity. He urged the youth to learn their languages and understand the essence of their traditions, remarking, “The thread is holding the culture and interweaving all the tribes and cultures.”
Following the formal session, the college campus came alive with a series of cultural competitions and traditional games. Students competed in folk song and dance contests, folk drama, storytelling, and traditional war cry chanting, celebrating the essence of oral traditions. An ethnic fashion showcase highlighted the traditional attire of various tribes and states, reinforcing the theme of cultural unity. Traditional games such as winnowing, hen hunting, fire making, cock fighting, pork fat and king chilli eating contests, obstacle races, and Naga wrestling added a lively, festive atmosphere.
Blending tradition with modernity, a mobile photography competition focusing on cultural themes was also held.
To complete the experience, students constructed ‘Morungs’ and cultural pavilions, offering ethnic delicacies, artifacts, and glimpses into the unique customs of their communities. The Annual Cultural Day served as a vibrant celebration of identity, heritage, and solidarity underscoring Patkai Christian College’s continued commitment to preserving and promoting cultural diversity through education and engagement.

Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) celebrated its Annual Cultural Day with vibrant energy and deep cultural pride under the theme “Interweaving Cultural Threads.” On April 5. The event served as a powerful showcase of unity in diversity, as students from various communities and states came together to honor and celebrate their roots.
The day began with a unique “Mekhala Marathon,” an inclusive morning run featuring women from diverse cultural backgrounds, setting a unifying tone for the festivities.
The formal session was graced by Special Guest Dr. Inato Y. Shikhu, a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Union Ministry of Culture. The gathering was opened with a prayer led by the College Chaplain, followed by a welcome address from Naroyemla Chang, Cultural Secretary of the Post Graduate Students’ Welfare Council (PGSWC), who emphasized the beauty of shared traditions and mutual respect.
A token of appreciation was presented to the chief guest by Literary & Cultural Secretary of the Students’ Union, Patkai Christian College (SUPCC) N. Sadangmong Chang.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Shikhu stressed the importance of traditional knowledge in preserving cultural heritage. “The foundation of interweaving cultural threads starts from possessing traditional knowledge,” he said, warning against cultural appropriation and encouraging students to safeguard their cultural integrity. He urged the youth to learn their languages and understand the essence of their traditions, remarking, “The thread is holding the culture and interweaving all the tribes and cultures.”
Following the formal session, the college campus came alive with a series of cultural competitions and traditional games. Students competed in folk song and dance contests, folk drama, storytelling, and traditional war cry chanting, celebrating the essence of oral traditions. An ethnic fashion showcase highlighted the traditional attire of various tribes and states, reinforcing the theme of cultural unity. Traditional games such as winnowing, hen hunting, fire making, cock fighting, pork fat and king chilli eating contests, obstacle races, and Naga wrestling added a lively, festive atmosphere.
Blending tradition with modernity, a mobile photography competition focusing on cultural themes was also held.
To complete the experience, students constructed ‘Morungs’ and cultural pavilions, offering ethnic delicacies, artifacts, and glimpses into the unique customs of their communities. The Annual Cultural Day served as a vibrant celebration of identity, heritage, and solidarity underscoring Patkai Christian College’s continued commitment to preserving and promoting cultural diversity through education and engagement.