[dropcap]I[/dropcap]NDIAN Council for Cultural Relations, Guwahati Regional Office, in collaboration with
Abiogenesis Society kicked off The Horizon Series programme for the current year at Soul Speak Hall, Dimapur with performances from Kuyingpong Cultural Society, Manen
Jamir and UDX on May 3.
The programme commenced at 7 pm with speeches from the two guests of honour Kakoti
Baruah, Regional Director, Guwahati and Som Kamei, Director, Nagaland Postal Service and former Director of NEZCC.
Kuyingpong Cultural Society (KCS) led by Sherimong presented Sangtem folk songs which also included songs with action. KCS is one of most popular professional cultural troupes in
Nagaland and they have performed in almost all the states in India. They will be leaving next week to perform in Mysore.
Next to go upstage was Manen Jamir, a guitar virtuoso, who presented three original melodious licks.
Manen is also a prolific music teacher by profession and runs one of the most prestigious music schools in Dimapur. He was awarded the best guitarist in the Hornbill Rock Contest in
2002 and has released an instrumental album titled ‘Rays of a New Dawn’ worldwide.
UDX was the final act of the evening. True to their reputation as one of the best rock bands of Nagaland, they presented two awesome original acoustic songs. They have won many accolades by winning many music contests in the region.
Atangla Imchen was the compere for the show and the visual media was covered by Asian News International and Global Chapter.
Horizon Series is a programme held regularly in all parts of India by Indian Council for Cultural Relations to promote, encourage and give platforms to both upcoming as well as established artistes in all performing fields. Artistes in all fields who are interested to perform in future Horizon Series may send details with contact numbers to abiogenesissociety@gmail.com or call 9436003009.
