The Nagaland Education Mission Society, Samagra Shiksha conducted the state level Kala Utsav 2022 competition at the Directorate of School Education, Kohima.Kala Utsav is an initiative of the Ministry of Education (MoE) under Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, to promote arts in education by nurturing and showcasing the artistic talent of school students at the secondary stage in the country.The students competed in the field of vocal music, traditional & classical, instrumental music traditional & classical, dance in traditional & classical, visual art and indigenous toy.Additional Director School Education, Razouseyi Vese exhorted the gathering. The function was led by Dr Chumbeni Kikon, Joint Mission Director, Shri. Liyalo Apon, Deputy mission Director Samagra Shiksha Nagaland, delivered welcome addressed while Rukuzo Hoshi, State Coordinator gave concluding remarks.Kala Utsav has regularly been organised every year since 2015, as a celebration of art forms in the school system. The District, State and National level Kala Utsav has been structured as an art festival to include performances and display of talents.The design of Kala Utsav helps the students to explore, understand and showcase their artistic talent of practicing different art forms. The event gives students the opportunity to understand and celebrate cultural diversity at the School, District, State and National level. It also creates awareness about the rich cultural traditions in the country. There are ten categories of competition such as, Vocal Music (traditional & classical), Instrumental Music (traditional & percussive), Dance (classical & traditional), Visual 2D & 3D, Indigenous games and toys and Drama, Solo for both male and female.The winners of the State Level Competitions will participate in the National Level Competitions 2022-23 scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 January next year in Bhubaneswar, Orissa.The panel of judges included Gideon Thono, Zeneizokho, Nuveta Khesoh and Avino Tase.
The Kala Utsav State Level Competition 2022 winners in different categories are as follows:
2D Visual Art:
Lhusuto Medeo, GHSS, Chozuba, Phek district.
Moanaro Jamir, GHSS Diphupar-A, Dimapur district.
3D Visual Art:
Veba Vasa, GHSS Chozuba, Phek district.
Anamika Hojai, GHSS Singrijan, Dimapur district.
Dance Classical:
Chubaienla, Senayangba GHSS Ungma, Mokokchung district.
Dance Traditional Folk:
Hyulozu Kent, Christian School Botsa, Kohima district.
Karishma Rai, GHSS Singrijan, Dimapur district.
Instrumental Music Traditional Folk:
Engo Moba, GHS Sumi, Mokokchung district.
Benjano, GHS Sumi, Mokokchung district.
Instrumental Music Classical:
Ozo Vero, BAMS Phek, Phek district.
Rugono Seyie, GHSS Medziphema, Dimapur district.
Vocal Music Classical:
John H Achumi, GHSS Sumi, Mokokchung district.
Vituna H Achumi, GHS Sumi, Mokokchung district.
Vocal Music Traditional Folk:
Lijempong, Yanjen Aier GHS Mopungchuket, Mokokchung district.
Wisiliu Niumai, GHS Beisupuikam, Peren district.
Drama Solo:
Kaimangsomba, GHSS Diphupar – A, Dimapur district.
Putusenla Longchar, Queen Mary Hr Sec School, Mokokchung district.
Indigenous Toys & Games:
Nyemjun Konyak, GHSS Diphupar A, Dimapur district.
The Kala Utsav State Level Competition 2022 Photos:
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3D Visual Art:
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Vocal Music Classical:
Drama Solo:
Indigenous Toys & Games:
