KOHIMA (Nagaland, India): The Nagaland Indigenous Tribes Cultural Resource Center was inaugurated in Kohima last week. This marks a significant step toward preserving and promoting the heritage of the state’s indigenous communities.
The center was formally inaugurated by K. Konngam Konyak, Advisor for Art and Culture to the Government of Nagaland. Speaking after inaugurating the center, Konyak, said the centre reflected a thoughtful and forward-looking vision aimed not only at preserving traditions but also at creating a space where the cultural traditions could be practiced and passed on to future generations.
Asserting that Nagaland’s cultural strength lies in the diversity of its indigenous communities, Konyak said that all the 16 recognized tribes of the state have been represented at the cultural center through dedicated spaces for showcasing their heritage.
Commissioner and Secretary in the Department of Art and Culture, Bodeno S. Colo, described the center as a milestone in the collective effort to celebrate and sustain Nagaland’s rich traditions. She noted that the centre stood as a living testament to the identity of the people, rooted in tradition and strengthened by community values.
Executive Engineer Kakheli Swu said that the project cost Rupees Rs 12.83 crore, and had been jointly funded by the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) and the state government. Stressing the importance of safeguarding cultural traditions in a rapidly changing world, Swu expressed hope that the centre would emerge as a beacon of knowledge and cultural exchange where tradition and innovation coexist.
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