On October 10, the Naga Students’ Union Mumbai (NSUM) hosted its 55th Nagas Meet‑cum‑Freshers’ Day at the Alkesh Dinesh Mody Auditorium of Mumbai University. The event, themed “Continuum”, drew students, professionals, elders, families and guests to celebrate Naga heritage and community unity while welcoming new members.
The program opened with a choral performance by the Tangkhul Baptist Church Mumbai choir, followed by an invocation led by Pastor Eno Hamyan Phom of NCFM. In her presidential welcome address, NSUM president Meyisenla Lemtur honored the pioneers who established the Naga community in Mumbai and urged freshers to actively contribute. She described the union as a bridge connecting students with professionals, youth with elders, and Mumbai with home.
Associate professor Dr. Raile Rocky Ziipao of IIT Bombay delivered the keynote speech on “Continuum”, emphasizing the need to preserve Naga identity while embracing modernity. He called on attendees to carry forward ancestral legacies and protect their land, community, and shared memories.
Chief guest Eno Aku Zeliang of Heriloom Naga Center, Cane Concept and Urra Design highlighted the growing presence of Nagas in diverse sectors. He shared his professional journey and encouraged young people to pursue their ambitions, reinforcing the community’s expanding influence.
The formal session featured a special song by the NCFM Selah Worship Team, acknowledgements by NSUM secretary Eno Mezaakum Longchar, a presentation of Naga Folktales, a prayer for freshers by Rev. Dr. Ashang Luiram, a speech by Eno Chumlamo J. Murry, and a folk song by the Voice of Nagaland team. The event concluded with a benediction by Rev. James Lana, a feast, an informal session with performances by Aghato Chishi, Suli Assumi, Chuimirin Khokyar, Lawrence Ngangzoyo and headline artist Shau Evans, a vote of thanks by general secretary Ngalasing A. Shatsang, and a closing prayer by Pastor Eno Th Maiko of LRFCM.
