NEZCC hosts Rhythms of Freedom – Tiranga concert in Dimapur to celebrate Independence Day and support disaster-affected families.
DIMAPUR — The North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), Dimapur, under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, organised "Rhythms of Freedom – Tiranga", an Independence Day concert, on August 15 at the Amphitheatre, NEZCC Stone Sculpture Garden, Dimapur.
The concert was organised to bring people together through music and culture and to extend support to families affected by natural disasters across Nagaland. The event also marked the celebration of India’s 80th Independence Day.
Welcoming the gathering, Director of NEZCC Alobo Naga said the idea behind Rhythms of Freedom – Tiranga was to use the power of culture to celebrate freedom, bring people together, and extend a helping hand to those in need.
He stated that culture was not only about performances but also about people, compassion, community, and building connections. "Tonight, our artistes & performers are performing not only to entertain us but also for a cause," he said.
The musical evening featured performances by Kivika Achumi, Kekhrie Ringa, Lenen Jamir, Hentok Konyak, and Sunep Lemtur, along with 5 Minutes Band and Colored Keys.
The concert also brought together community cultural troupes representing different communities of Dimapur, including the Muslim Council DImapur, Punjabi Samaj, Bhojpuri Samaj, Nepali Samaj, Gorkha Union, Bengali Samaj, and Tibetan & Bhutia Welfare Association.
Before the commencement of the programme, Member of the Board of Governors of NEZCC Vihuli Zhimomi formally relaunched the Children’s Park at the NEZCC Stone Sculpture Garden, Dimapur, for public access.
The concluding part of the programme featured a choral performance by Cantamus Choir, a special performance by Nise Meruno and Tetso College Choir, followed by a grand finale by Abdon Mech. The event was anchored by Tovika and Hikali Achumi.
The programme was attended by several community leaders, cultural personalities, officials, and former NEZCC officers.
The special invitees included Secretary of Marwadi Samaj Basu Damani; President of Nagaland Bhojpuri Samaj Rajeev Singh; President of Dimapur Bengali Samaj Kamala Kanta Paul; President of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Harjinder P S Ahluwalia; Working President of the Muslim Council of Dimapur A R Rahman; Tikararam Dhakal of Nepali Samaj, Dimapur; Ditush Naban of Dimasa Public Organisation, Nagaland; Kumar Subba of Gorkha Union, Dimapur; President of Sikh Samaj, Dimapur R S Panesar; President of Tibetan Bhutia Community Pema Wangchuk; and President of Konyak Union Jeange Konyak.
Guests of honour included Deputy Commandant and Chief Airport Security Officer (CASO), Central Industrial Security Force, Sandeep Kumar; Chief Manager of SBI Gwanile Khing Rengma; Art Personality & NEZCC Programme Committee Member Akalu Zeliang; Member of the NEZCC Board of Governors Vihuli Zhimomi; SNA Awardee & former Deputy Director of NEZCC Veswuzo Phesao; former Deputy Director of NEZCC Sentinungsang Ao; former Joint Director of NEZCC Talinokcha; and former Director of NEZCC Lipokmar Tzudir.