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Image of wild pear tree at Makhel in Senapati district, Manipur.[/caption]
Dimapur, Mar. 3 (EMN): Japfu Christian College in Kohima organised a two-day seminar on the issue of ‘exploring the mnemonic aspects of Naga migration,’ on Mar. 2 and the 3rd. The event was sponsored by the ICSSR-NERC.
Research scholars and academicians from different Naga tribes such as the Angami, Chakhesang, Mao, Poumai, Sumi, Lotha, Pochury, and the Rengma presented their research papers based on the legend of the ‘wild pear tree’ at Shajouba / Makhel in Senapati district of Manipur.
The presenters delved into the different migration stories to arrive at some idea of shared oral history and cultural commonality among the Naga tribes tracing their migration narrative to the wild pear tree.
The objective behind the national seminar was not only to look into the Naga past with academic rigour but also to foster the discourse of inclusion, which will facilitate understanding, brotherhood and unity among the Naga tribes.
Professor Xavier P Mao presented the keynote address, while Dr. Visakhonu Hibo introduced the seminar and Dr. Kanato Chophy delivered the concluding remarks.
