Miss Mokokchung 2025 returns after 3 years break; grand finale on July 25

Published on Jun 7, 2025

MOKOKCHUNG — After a three-year hiatus, Miss Mokokchung 2025, is all set to reclaim its place as the premier public event in Mokokchung, powered by Forerunners Mokokchung under the aegis of the Mokokchung District Art & Culture Council (MDACC).
The grand finale is scheduled to be held on July 25 with theme ‘Beyond Beauty’ with a special focus on special education and to uplift children with special needs.
The announcement was made during an offline audition held on Saturday at El-Dora Hotel, where four esteemed judges Sashila Nathan, Jentiren Jamir, Sentiyapang, and Imnuksungla evaluated offline aspiring contestants for the pageant.
Forerunner Mokokchung after the press briefing and offline auditions for Miss Mokokchung 2025 at El-Dora Hotel in Mokokchung Village on June 7.
Forerunners Mokokchung revealed plans for an online audition scheduled to be held early next week to accommodate talented Mokokchung citizens pursuing education or careers outside the district. Interested candidates with a minimum height of 5.3 feet tall and aged 18-25, can find more details on Forerunners’ Instagram page, said Sashila Nathan, a patron of the organisation.

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“We want our queens to advocate for children facing learning difficulties, especially post-Covid and promote the status of children with special needs, through seminars, workshops, and collaborative efforts,” a Forerunners spokesperson stated.
The winners will serve as MDACC brand ambassadors, promoting social causes during their reign.
One of the officials reflected on Mokokchung’s pageant legacy. He said 2012 was the only year a Mokokchung contestant won the Miss Nagaland title. “We’re determined to send strong contenders to reclaim that crown,” he said, expressing confidence in the team’s efforts.
The 2025 edition is packed with exciting features: special appearances of reigning Femina Miss India Manipur and Kerala; Tribute Runway- a nostalgic showcase featuring all Miss Mokokchung titleholders since 1992, alongside Miss Nagaland winners from the Ao tribe.
Professional grooming where contestants will be trained by experts from Talent Foresight, Kohima, known for their pageantry expertise and acclaimed Shillong-based fashion designer HM, known for crafting Northeast India’s finest pageantry gowns, to sponsor the contestants’ evening wear.