Kohima: The Ura Academy hosted its 3rd Writers and Poets Meet at Rev Beilieü Hall in Kohima on October 23. Writers, poets, and students gathered to celebrate Naga literary heritage. Daso Paphino, working president of the academy, led the inaugural session. Rev Khrotso Mero offered prayers while Those Kraho delivered the welcome address.
The event honored late Professor Dr D Kuolie and late poet Medo Vizo with the Ura Academy Award 2026. Dr Metuo Liezietsu presented both families with a citation and a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh. The academy recognized these men for their massive contributions to local literature.
Authors debuted ten new books during the session. Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu released four titles: Kevithu Dze, Weluozou Peyu-u, Thedze Kedzü, and Kerüsuo Kehou Diekourei. Other releases included Razou Kekhrie by Khriebeituonuo Pienyii and Tenyimia Kiya mu Kelhouzho by Neiziitso Mekrisuh. Vetsüno Ringa and Ruokuolhounuo Pienyü translated Kerü-Thenunuoyo mu Kedinuoyo. Mhalelie Vimera penned Riisoma Riiina nu Nagamia Seyie Nyie Dze, and Mhasivito Nguliezhü authored A Kezieu and U Kenei Geizo.
Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu also spoke about Teikado Kedukhri, his Tenyidie translation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. He stated, "The importance of translation in broadening literary horizons and making works of world literature accessible to local readers."
Musicians and folk performers filled the hall throughout the day. Keneikriil Noswe, M Meguo-o, and Dzuvihol Kweho performed traditional tunes. The second session featured an invocation by Rev Tsolie Chase and performances by Shoyisa Rhakho and students from the Department of Tenyidie at Nagaland University. Dr Khriivolii Keyho chaired the afternoon session while Vizonyü Liezietsu provided remarks on academy initiatives.
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