Highland Festival 2026 concludes in Kiphire

The two-day Highland Festival 2026, themed “Rooted in Resilience, Rising in Grace,” concluded on October 31 at the Public Ground in Kiphire. The event featured the Miss Kiphire 2026 pageant and aimed to showcase the region’s cultural heritage, tourism, and entrepreneurial potential.

Supported by the Government of Nagaland, including the District Administration of Kiphire and the Department of Industries and Commerce, the festival provided a platform for local talent and women’s empowerment. Key figures in attendance included S Kiusumew Yimchunger, MLA and Advisor, and Longdiba L Sangtam, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Kiphire.

The program included cultural performances, musical sets by artists such as Leo Thonger, and a special screening of “The Old Ways.” Organizers stated the initiative seeks to connect traditional culture with modern economic opportunities to support local development.