Kohima: The Writers Collective held the third edition of their Unscripted series at The BookHome in Kohima on July 4. The group wants to save ancient Naga storytelling. They meet to talk and share tales. It keeps the culture breathing.
Dr. Vizovono Elizabeth, the group's general secretary, pushed for more storytelling. She told the crowd, "in contemporary times, this is a creative way to adapt, and revive our storytelling tradition so that we continue to keep it alive." The initiative replaces the old fireside chats with modern gatherings.
The Writers Collective operates without much money. They rely on the help of friends and volunteers. The group started the annual Nagaland Literature Festival back in 2021. Now, they want to host smaller, frequent events to spark better conversations.
The project started last year under the name Open Book. It shifted to the Unscripted banner to cover all types of storytelling. Previous editions featured author Charles Chasie and elder Kevipele Iheilung at local colleges. Poet Dr. Avinuo Kire led the session this week to keep the momentum going.
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