Don Bosco College Kohima holds first Literary Fest themed ‘Literature, lore and legacy.’
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DIMAPUR — Celebrating literature and tradition, Don Bosco College Kohima (DBCK) conducted its first Literary Fest on February 21 on the theme “Literature, lore and legacy.”
According to an update, Viketuno Rio, proprietor of ‘The White Owl,’ Chümoukedima, attended the event as guest speaker.
“In recent years India has witnessed ordinary rise in literature festivals. From large cities to small towns, these gatherings have become vibrant spaces where readers, writers and thinkers come together,” she said.
Literature festivals bring books out of private spaces into public life. They create opportunities for young minds to meet authors, encounter ideas, to listen, to question and to begin a journey as reader, Rio said.
“Every person who reads becomes someone, think independently and a society of readers becomes a society that cannot be easily silenced or misled. That is why spaces like this Literature Festival matters,” she added.
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In his welcome address, Fr. Dr. Tious Varghese, principal of DBCK, extended gratitude to the twenty attending institutions, faculties, students, guests, and partners who contributed to the success of the programme.
A panel discussion was also held featuring Vishü Rita Krocha (author, Penthrill Publication House), Dr. Theyiesinuo Keditsu (Kohima College), and Dr. Sentinaro (Baptist College) as resource persons, with Bendang Jamir serving as the moderator.
The resource persons shared insights on crafting meaningful legacies, reflected on their writing journeys, and discussed how writing has bridged personal growth with community impact.
Guest judges Dr. Sentinaro, Runshito Lims, and Kevilenuo Roselyn Miachieo reflected on poetry's impact on their lives.
They shared insightful reflections on how their personal experiences shaped their storytelling and writing journeys.
In the extempore and performative poetry contests, young, vibrant, and talented participants from various institutions showcased their literary creations, enriching the program with fresh perspectives.
The event featured special performances by Menangkokla Imchen and Toshi Aier.
The programme was chaired by Rachel Tungoe while vote of thanks was proposed by Neikethonuo Chielie.
Senjano N Murry and Kewale Wozah prayed for programme.
The first DBCK Litfest concluded on a successful note, enriched by the different partners.