Dimapur, Nov. 13 (EMN): The Native Trax Society (NTS) will be organising the Naga Gala from Dec. 3 to the 10th as part of the Hornbill Festival at Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre, 6th Mile, Sovima, Chümoukedima.
The Naga Gala will feature a cosplay competition in collaboration with Dimapur Anime Guild and the first ever ‘Naga Thali Challenge’ eating competition on December 3.
The competition, on the theme ‘Dangerously Delicious’, is being held to promote and put the spotlight on the unique Naga cuisine to help boost tourism and present Nagaland as a unique destination, an update stated.
This event will pit champion eaters against one another in their bid to finish a huge ethnic Naga meal including but not limited to generous helpings of rice, meat, King Chilli etc.
The event will also feature an art exhibition during the same period. This exhibit will showcase the creative works of talented Naga artists which will be put up for display and sale at the venue, it said.
The grand finale on Dec.10 will be the awards presentation ceremony of the 14th Music Awards of Nagaland (MAN) 2022.
This event is being held in collaboration with NBDA and Dept. of Tourism, Nagaland. The event is also supported by TaFMA, Techno Music India, Cinescope, Red box, Loreni Wardrobe, Myriad Branding (Branding Partner) and Hills FM (Radio Partner).