Dimapur hosts District Level Youth Festival 2026 featuring competitions in folk dance, folk song, and declamation.
DIMAPUR — The District Youth Resources and Sports Office organised the District Level Youth Festival 2026 at the MDSC Indoor Hall in Dimapur on Wednesday.
According to a DIPR report, the festival provided a platform for young people to showcase their talents and cultural skills through competitions in three categories: folk song, folk dance, and declamation. A total of eight participants took part in the festival.
District Youth Resources and Sports Officer Wutsutho said that the festival was not merely a competition but an opportunity for young people to build confidence, foster unity, and develop the spirit of sportsmanship.
Wutsutho informed that the district-level winners would proceed for further selection at the state level, where only the best 8 teams from the 17 districts would be selected. He urged the participants to prepare well for the subsequent selection process and wished them success.
In the folk dance category, KSUDC secured the first position, while SSUDC stood second. In the folk song category, Aotsür secured the first position, followed by Kentener Cultural Club in second position. In the declamation category, Hetisa T Sangtam secured first position, while Achunjanger Aier secured second position.
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