Kohima, May 7: The Nagaland Indigenous Tribes Cultural Resource Centre was inaugurated in Kohima on Thursday with the aim of preserving and promoting the traditions, history and cultural practices of the state’s indigenous tribal communities.
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| The newly inaugurated Nagaland Indigenous Tribes Cultural Resource Centre in Kohima, established to preserve and promote the heritage and traditions of the state’s 16 recognised tribes. |
Addressing the inaugural programme, Nagaland Advisor for Art and Culture K Konngam Konyak said the centre represents a “thoughtful and forward-looking vision” designed not only to preserve cultural heritage but also to create a living space where traditions can continue to be practiced and passed on to future generations.
Konyak stated that the strength of Nagaland’s cultural identity lies in the diversity of its tribal communities and noted that all 16 recognised tribes of the state have been provided dedicated spaces within the centre to showcase and sustain their unique traditions and heritage.
He said the facility would help promote mutual respect, understanding and unity among different communities while also serving as a venue for cultural exhibitions, archival work, academic research and other heritage-related activities.
“I truly commend the Department of Art and Culture Nagaland and all those who have contributed to making this vision a reality,” Konyak stated in a social media post after the inauguration.
Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of Art and Culture, Bodeno S. Colo, described the inauguration as a major milestone in the effort to protect and promote the cultural legacy of Nagaland’s indigenous people.
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She said the centre symbolises the traditions, identity and collective values of the people of Nagaland and expressed hope that it would become an important hub for cultural learning and exchange where heritage and contemporary ideas can coexist.
Executive Engineer Kakheli Swu informed that the project was completed at a cost of ₹1,283.08 lakh with joint funding from the state government and the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR).
Officials expressed hope that the cultural resource centre would emerge as a major institution for preserving tribal heritage and strengthening cultural awareness among future generations in Nagaland.
