Living up to the occasion of celebrating 25 years of the crown and the Naga women, the Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland (BASN) culminated the 25 years of Miss Nagaland’s existence by introducing the Divas – celebrating women talent in song at Regional Centre of Excellence for Music and Performing Arts, Jotsoma.
Miss Nagaland 2012 Imlibenla Jamir welcomed the audience by quoting the qualities of a Diva – a strong woman with outstanding talent who exudes great style and personality, one who keeps her stride at all times with confidence faith and accomplishment, a role model who is above all a God fearing person. She also expressed on music as an integral part of our lives which can heal, calm our minds and bring joy in our lives. Shrimati Banuo Z. Jamir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest who exhorted on the Divas who are been presented to exhibit their talent given to them by God who also said that every woman should become a diva in any field of talent not only music . A brilliant concept unlike other concert –The upbeat opening performance by Miss Nagaland 2005, Tiarenla Jamir with River Deep Mountain High by Celine Dion accompanied by live back up dancers and the Project Ensemble Band set the benchmark for the rest of the evening. Naga Idol 2011Runner up Tsapila Anar and Femina Miss India Diva Finalist Dr Abeny performed Unbreak my heart and I love you respectively. Keneiseno Terhuja rendered a powerful performance by Celine Dion.
Guest Diva Bethel Tsuza performed Aretha Franklins Natural Woman and one of the best songs of the evening was the ensemble of voices along with the fantastic piano played by Bethel Tsuza and the Divas performing Carole King’s You’ve got a friend.
An important highlight of the event included the Broadway performance Kekhrieseno Ringa who also performed Whitney Houston’s Greatest Love of all. The audience also had the magical experience of being transported back to the 60’s, the era of rock and roll through the songs of none other than the king himself, ‘Elvis Presley’ performed by the Divas in Elvis Presley Live! One of the most mesmerizing performances of the night was a broadway performance by Kekhriesenuo Ringa with Girl in 14G. With broadway still being a novelty in the state, the performance was a refreshing treat for the local audience in particular.
The Project Ensemble Band made the event lively by their performance. Musicians assembled from different band consisting of Bendangwati on the drums, Sanen on the Keyboard, Akum on the basss and the lead guitarist was Temjenungsang.
Naga Orpheus hunt 2012 Wapang Longkumer honoured the Naga Beauty Queens with a powerful performance. Guest Appearance Diethozo Thakhro closed the Event with You Raise me up performing with the Legame Di Voci Choir and the Divas.
Bendangnaro was the announcer , Dance choreographer was Arenungla and Troupe was from L.v. as. Sound system from Audio Garage co –ordinator Atsung and Shimray and Sams Light co-ordinator Samuel and Yimjungmeren made the event flawless and ambience professional,Event Director was Asenla Lkr.
The Concept behind this event was to promote upcoming women talents in the music arena especially there are talented Beauty Queens and many uprising talents and to provide them a platform was very important. Keeping up with the BASN objective of promoting talents in various fields the President mentioned that the Concept was introduced and the divas were selected according to their poise, personality and talent. There are many talents in Nagaland untapped and it is our goal to promote them, we have already a number of popular talents who have risen till the international level and many who can be there .We Naga’s have the habit of preferring everything foreign but what we should understand is talent, ideas and creativity is readily available in Nagaland and its time we make use of them by supporting and promoting them.
~Asenla Longkumer
