Nagaland University scholar wins best paper award at international seminar

DIMAPUR — Yangerjungla, a research scholar from the Department of Law, Nagaland University (Lumami), was awarded the ‘Best Paper Presenter’ for her paper titled “Hornbill Festival as a Platform of Cultural Diplomacy: Bridging Nagaland with Asia and Beyond”.

She received the award during the three-day multidisciplinary international seminar on “North-East India and beyond: Past, present, and future” held from November 14 to the 16th, according to an update.

The seminar was organised by the Rajiv Gandhi University Research Scholars’ Forum (RGURSF) in collaboration with the Department of Mass Communication, Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU).

Yangerjungla’s study highlighted how the Hornbill Festival has evolved into a significant tool of cultural diplomacy, projecting indigenous Naga heritage on a global stage while complementing India’s Act East Policy outreach. The paper also underscored the need to address concerns related to authenticity, commodification, and sustainability as the festival continues to expand its international influence.

Yangerjungla is pursuing her PhD under the supervision of Dr. Sentikumla, assistant professor in the Department of Law, Nagaland University, Lumami Campus.

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