New Delhi, October 30: Tangkhuls living in Delhi-NCR celebrated the XXth Yarthot Kazip 2025, one of the community’s most anticipated cultural and traditional gatherings at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. The events saw the participation of people from all walks of life.
Themed “Mathotmida Muivãsa, Nuithot Kahor Honkui Ngahonmisa” (Empowering Youth, Creating Change and Championing Tomorrow’s Future), the event brought together the Tangkhuls living in the Delhi-NCR region to celebrate the richness of Tangkhul Naga culture, the blessings of God, and the unity of the community.
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Organised by the Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Delhi (TKLD), the event rekindled cultural pride and strengthened intergenerational bonds and inspired the youth to remember their roots and thrive in every sphere of life.
Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma, Chairman and Founder, TIPRA Motha graced the event as the Chief Guest while Moses Chalai, secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Public Enterprises; Raymond Mullen, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Ireland,New Delhi; Ngahanyui Zimik,Joint Commissioner, Central Goods & Services Tax attended as the Guests of Honor.
Asher Ramsan, General Manager (Retd.), Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC); Khathing Luiram, Head – NER, National Cooperative Organics Limited (Ministry of Cooperation, Govt. of India) Rammathot Khongreiwo, Associate Professor, Department of History, Laxmibai College, University of Delhi; and Slobodan Uzunov, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia, New Delhi also graced the event as Special Guests.
Addressing the event as the Chief Guest, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma called for unity and to remain resilient.
“It’s very important for our country to also respect the Tangkhuls, people of Manipur, Nagaland and the Northeast, While we try to learn their languages, it is very important for them also to appreciate our culture, the way we look, eat and who we are. This country is about equality but I see many a times, we are being treated differently- sometimes out of curiosity which is fair and fine but sometimes because a few people think they are superior… No one can change arrogant people. Only our way of life can change those who are stubborn. What we have to learn as indigenous people of the Northeast is that we should not be ashamed of ourselves,” the chief guest said.
He continued, “It is also the duty of the Government of India to teach about our history, our culture and language because respect is not a one way street. We have allowed this inequality and discrimination to continue for too long. People like us cannot be individualistic. Only those who have power and control can be individualistic. Until the time people do not understand, appreciate the region where we come from we will have to be uniquely different. Be proud of your history, ask for respect because respect will not come in a free plate. Don’t forget that our language, traditions, history and our identity does not come by becoming one, it comes by becoming partners.”
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He also acknowledged and appreciated NSCN-IM leader Th Muivah. “He is someone I always look up to. He stands up for his culture and identity,” he added.
Around 20 freshers turned up for the event. Ramchuishan Marang and Chaimi Asai were crowned Mr and Miss Freshers 2025.
The Yarthot Kazip 2025 was a blend of heritage, legacy, and inspiration, featuring traditional and contemporary performances from various artistes including Jack of Spade’z, Reitim Zingkhai and Thangmeiso Shinglai, among others. The event also witnessed cultural dances from Phungcham Yangreiram, Delhi; DENSU; Delhi Ao Karektshir Telongjem (DAKT), and motivational speeches from distinguished guests and leaders from across the country and abroad.