NEW DELHI: The 7th Rongmei Freshers’ Meet cum Cultural Day 2026 brought together members of the Rongmei community in Delhi-NCR to celebrate their cultural heritage, welcome newcomers and recognise achievements across various fields.
Organised by Rongmei Phwam Delhi (RPD) and Rongmei Chamnac Phwam Delhi (RCPD), the event was held on October 24 at Sir Shanker Lal Concert Hall, University of Delhi, under the theme “Our Roots, Our Pride, Our Future.”
The programme featured cultural performances, addresses on legal awareness and career choices, a freshers’ competition, and the presentation of the Rongmei Achievers Awards Delhi-NCR 2026.
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Gaisinpou Gangmei and Gaishinlu Panmei were crowned Mr. Freshers 2026 and Ms. Freshers 2026, respectively.
Three resource persons addressed the gathering on issues concerning cultural identity, legal rights and career development. Rang Emei Gonmei, an architect at Helix Design Pvt. Ltd., spoke on the event’s theme, while Gainilung Panmei, joint secretary in the Legislative Department of the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, spoke on awareness of legal rights.
Dizianlung Panmei, deputy director at the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs, addressed the gathering on career choices and planning for the future.
The day-long programme began with a community feast, followed by Huay kauhmei, the singing of the Rongmei Anthem, a welcome address by RPD chairman Dr Lucus L. Kamsuan, and the introduction of freshers. The programme also featured musical performances, traditional attire presentations and cultural dances by the Rongmei Cultural Dance Troupe Delhi-NCR.
In the Men’s Body Show, which featured 12 contestants, Olliver Gonmei secured first place, while Pougaingam Kamei was declared runner-up.
The Rongmei Achievers Awards Delhi-NCR 2026 recognised individuals for contributions and accomplishments in social work, competitive examinations, academics, entrepreneurship, sports, music and corporate leadership.
Alana Golmei, an advocate, received the Rani Gaidinliu Award 2026 for social work, activism and humanitarian service.
In the competitive examinations category, the awardees were Jangthailung Kamei, credit officer at Punjab National Bank; Lungailan Kamei, associated with the Central Industrial Security Force; Gaithailung Kamei, associated with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police; and Thaimei Alex Rongmei, associated with Assam Rifles.
Rahimdinliu Panmei and Manna Kamei were recognised for academic excellence, while Thaingamliu Gonmei, proprietor of Green Fika Café in Munirka, New Delhi, received the award for entrepreneurship.
Armstrong Gangmei was recognised for achievements in sports, Grace Thaimei for contributions to music as a singer and music teacher, and Dimkulung Pamei for social work and efforts to preserve folk music. Dangmei Jonathan, a manager at iEnergizer in Noida, received recognition for corporate leadership.
The event was attended by representatives of the Special Police Unit for North Eastern Region (SPUNER), along with presidents of the Naga Students’ Union Delhi, Zeliangrong Students’ Union Delhi, Inpui Students’ Union Delhi and Liangmai Katina Ruangdi Delhi.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by RCPD president Namsinlung Amos Kamei, who acknowledged the contributions of resource persons, judges, artistes, participants, sponsors and volunteers.
