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Kohima Exhibition Highlights Nagaland’s 1979 Legacy Through Polyphonic Songs and Chokri Li
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🗓 19 Sep 2026, 12:01 AM
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An exhibition in Kohima is revisiting Nagaland’s cultural landscape of 1979, featuring polyphonic songs and the works of Chokri Li. The showcase aims to preserve and promote the state’s heritage through music and art.
The exhibition opened in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, and presents a curated collection that reflects the region’s artistic and musical expressions from 1979. Visitors can experience polyphonic song performances that were prominent during that era, alongside displays related to Chokri Li, a notable cultural figure from the period.
Organizers said the initiative seeks to reconnect younger generations with Nagaland’s rich traditions by highlighting the sounds and visuals that defined the state four decades ago. The event includes audio recordings, photographs, and artefacts that together paint a picture of life in Nagaland in 1979.
Local artists and scholars have contributed to the exhibition, offering insights into the historical context of the featured songs and the legacy of Chokri Li. The showcase is expected to run for several weeks, inviting both residents and tourists to explore this chapter of Nagaland’s heritage.
Organizers said the initiative seeks to reconnect younger generations with Nagaland’s rich traditions by highlighting the sounds and visuals that defined the state four decades ago. The event includes audio recordings, photographs, and artefacts that together paint a picture of life in Nagaland in 1979.
Local artists and scholars have contributed to the exhibition, offering insights into the historical context of the featured songs and the legacy of Chokri Li. The showcase is expected to run for several weeks, inviting both residents and tourists to explore this chapter of Nagaland’s heritage.