Under the one week long National Webinar on the topic “Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat - Dekho Apna North East” organised by B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences., Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow), Prem Prakash, Director Sarvahitey, New Delhi has delivered a special lecture on the North Eastern State of Nagaland. He said that Nagaland differs from other states due to its unique customs, languages, cuisines and dress of the tribes.
It is one of the three states of India where followers of Christianity are in majority in the population. The rich diversity of flora and fauna is seen here. The highest small mount here is Saramati. The culture of tribals in Kohima is very colorful which attracts many tourists. Among the many tourist places here, the village of Tuofema is famous as well as Naga Heritage Complex and Museum. The Nagaland government has built the Naga Heritage Complex and Museum where many historical remainings related to the culture and history of Nagaland are preserved.
The village of Kohima is considered to be the most densely populated village in Asia. The Hornbill Festival is celebrated every year at the Naga Heritage Complex.
There are Museum for displaying the historical items of World War II, Shops, restaurants, and MP theater for cultural events have been built in the Heritage Complex. In the Dajukou valley, tourists can see beautiful flowers of different colors and sizes. The Japfu peak is full of lush forest of 130 ft tall and 1 ft girth Rhododendron trees is home to the unique Blythe Tragopan bird. Festivals like Moautsu, Sekrenyi, Bushu, Mikantu etc. are celebrated in Nagaland.and the state is an important part of the colorful culture of India. The state is rich in forest, bamboo and cane.
On this occasion, Professor Barnali Sharma of Guwahati University described the culture of the state of Assam. She said that Assam is a frontier state of India which is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges.
Delivering the Presidential address, Prof Asha Shukla, Vice Chancellor of the University said that we have the opportunity to understand about the cultural and geographical diversity of these North Eastern states of Nagaland and Assam through the live depiction and informative narrations. Neeru Mishra gave the opening statement about the theme and Vote of thanks was offered by Manoj Gupata.