Kohima: The Zunheboto Government College Students' Union held ICE FEST 2026 on October 13. Students gathered on campus for the event, which operated under the theme Viva la Festa: Celebrating words, ideas and camaraderie. Dr. Shitovi Sumi, Principal of Anderson Theological College, spoke at the gathering.
Sumi pushed students to value punctuality and creative output. He told the crowd, "the occasion was meant to celebrate creativity and bold concepts." The speaker linked creativity to humor and urged attendees to honor the gifts they received from God. He cited James 1:7 while discussing the human connection to the divine.
Organizing Secretary Alomi T. Yepthomi chaired the day. Proceedings kicked off with the college anthem, an invocation from ZICEU President Assutoli Aye Shenunu, and opening remarks by General Secretary Vipeto. Vinika Sumi provided a special musical number before the guest speech.
The festival packed in a long list of literary and performance events. Students competed in painting, poetry recitation, spelling bees, extempore speeches, and debates. Attendees also participated in e-sports, cosplay, beatboxing, and dance routines like Bollyfusion. Musical sets featured solo and duet performances, alongside live acts by Hopong Naga, VK Khusoh, and Mughato Achumi.
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