NAMSAI, 15 Dec: Chow Chujanta Manchey became the Tai Idol Season 5 winner, while Nang Wakham Chakhap stood first runner-up and Chow Khamseng Thoumoung won the second runner-up prize at the grand finale of the event held at the multipurpose cultural hall here on Saturday.
The finale was a spectacular celebration of young talent and cultural heritage, with an electrifying display of passion and skill from the participants.
Attending the event, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein emphasised the significant strides the Tai Khamti community has made in promoting and preserving its rich cultural heritage, and lauded the efforts of the Tai Khamti Heritage and Literature Society, saying that “its commitment to nurturing young talent has fostered immense pride and recognition for the community, both regionally and nationally.”
“The spark ignited by the Brahmaputra Darshan in 2003 to showcase Tai Khamti folk music and dance has taken us a long way. It is truly heartening to witness the rise of our youths, whose talent is now celebrated on national stages and resonates across state, national, and Southeast Asian audiences,” he said.
Highlighting a recent achievement, he celebrated the recognition of Chow Saratham Namchoom, a distinguished artist from the region.
Mein congratulated the winners, and said that “their achievements are a source of inspiration for all other aspiring artists and a testament to the limitless potential of our youths.”
The DCM also underscored the need for collective efforts to “sustain and elevate young talent.” He urged parents and society at large to support initiatives that empower children, enabling them to pursue their creative aspirations.
On the occasion, two new music videos were also released: the first featured last year’s Tai Idol winner, and the second was a captivating performance by Phontok. (DCM’s PR Cell)
