A delegation from Assam's Kamrup Mahanagar Zila Sahitya Sabha visited Kohima to foster cultural and literary ties.
DIMAPUR — A delegation from the Kamrup Mahanagar Zila Sahitya Sabha, Assam, led by its President Prafulla Barman, visited Nagaland on July 25 to promote cultural unity and forge a long-term literary partnership between the two states.
During the visit, the delegation toured the Nagaland State Museum, Naga Heritage Village Kisama, and Kohima Cathedral, according to an update.
A joint interaction meeting was held at the Kohima Sahitya Sabha, which witnessed an exchange of ideas between members of the host organisation and the visiting delegation.
Speakers at the event included former MLA Medokul Sophie; Deputy Director of Art and Culture, Nagaland, Teisovikuolie Therie; retired Chief Engineer of PWD, Assam, Bhupendra Ch Sharma; retired Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs, Assam, Chabin Rajkhowa; and Advocate of Guwahati High Court Dr. Khayam Uddin Ahmed. They highlighted the importance of inter-state cultural unity.
The programme also featured cultural presentations from both Nagaland and Assam, showcasing the rich traditions of both states.
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The main objective of the visit was to work towards the revamping of the Kohima Sahitya Sabha and to establish a long-term cultural and literary partnership between Nagaland and Assam.
The proposed collaboration will be dedicated in the name of Bharat Ratna Sudhakantha Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and late Kumbha Angami, father of the late Z Obed, former Chief Secretary and former minister of Nagaland.
Earlier, the team was received by Director of Art and Culture Adela Moa at Hotel De Oriental Grand in Kohima.
Meanwhile, the delegation expressed appreciation to the Government of Nagaland, particularly to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, the Department of Art and Culture, and the Home department for facilitating the visit.
The Department of Art and Culture stated that it looks forward to strengthening people-to-people connect through literature, art, and culture between the two neighbouring states.