Abundant Life Foundation (ALF) in collaboration with the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) will host the second season of its family painting programme, “Made with Love–Mi Familia,” on October 17, 2026, at NEZCC in Dimapur.
Founder N Areenee Patton Ngullie said the programme will bring children and parents together through art, with one parent and one child participating as a team. The initiative seeks to promote family bonding while encouraging creativity among children. The first edition received an overwhelming response, and witnessing children paint alongside their parents was particularly meaningful, she said.
Season 2 will feature three age‑based categories with separate themes: Junior (ages 4‑7) will paint “My Happiness”; Intermediate (ages 8‑12) will explore “World Envisioned Through Your Eyes”; Senior (ages 13‑17) will carry the theme “Solitude in Hues.”
The registration fee is Rs. 200 per entry, which includes refreshments. Chart paper will be provided; participants must bring their own painting materials. Contestants should report by 9:30 a.m., with the competition starting at 10 a.m. They will have one hour to complete their paintings. Two judges will assess entries on creativity, use of colour and meaning. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each category. Schools and families across Nagaland are invited to participate. The programme is part of ALF’s broader effort toward cultural preservation and community engagement, viewing culture as everyday practices that strengthen families and communities.
