A two day i.e. 2^nd – 3^rd May, 2022  Moatsü celebration, a grand festival celebrated by the Ao Naga tribe, was organized by Ao Senden in collaboration with Fazl Ali College, under the banner ‘Celebrating our Roots’, a collective celebration initiated by the Government of Nagaland. The Moatsü festival is celebrated every year in the month of May, it is a festival of community bonding through feasting, singing, dancing, story telling, exchanging gifts, and making new friends. The Moatsü is observed after the completion of sowing, and to invoke God’s blessings for prosperity and abundant harvest.

The Inaugural Programme was held on the 2^nd May at the College Auditorium and the Guest of Honour for the occasion was Shri. Metsubo Jamir, Hon’ble Minister, Rural Development, Government of Nagaland and Shri. S. Pangnyu Phom, Hon’ble Minister, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland as the Special Guest. The programme led by Wt. Tiarenla Aier & Wb. Lanusanen Imsong commenced with a prologue of Moatsü enacted by the Drama Club of Fazl Ali College followed by invocation for blessings by Rev. O. Yashi, Pastor Sungkomen Baptist Church. Wb. Chubawati Longchar, President, Ao Senden gave a warm welcome note and an enthralling Moatsü traditional song was presented by Chuchuyimpang Riongsanger Tatar Putu Menden. The Guest of Honour extended warm Moatsü greetings and congratulated the Ao Senden and Fazl Ali College for hosting the Moatsü festival at the College and the Special Guest wished prosperity to the tribe. Fazl Ali College Students’ Union pronounced the ode to Moatsü and the programme ended with a vote of thanks delivered by the Principal Dr. Temjenwabang.

 The Museum & Art Gallery of the College was also inaugurated by the Guest of Honour Shri. Metsubo Jamir. Mesutoba  Ao, HoD History Department briefly highlighted the primary objective of the Museum and Art Gallery which is to preserve and promote local indigenous culture and heritage. The Museum and Art Gallery is divided into two sections- Cultural Room and College Depository. The Special Guest Shri. S. Pangnyu Phom inaugurated and declared open the Flower Exhibition & Stalls and Shri. N. Bangkhao Konyak, Advisor (DUDA), Govt. of Nagaland inaugurated the Angling event at Amoklushi lake.

The celebration included various  activities under the theme ‘Scholastic Cultural Exposition’. Traditional dances were performed by different groups, competitions like Ao Spell Bee (Class IX-XII), Prepared Speech in Ao (UG &PG degree students), Cultural Cosplay (Kindergarten–Class VIII), and Traditional Games were held with cash prizes for the winners. Tug of war, an inter-ward competition was also arranged. There was Panel discussion on the topic ‘Language, Literature and Cultural Dynamism’ with T. Senka Ao, Padmashree Awardee (2022), Dr. Imlirenla Walling, Former President Watsü Mungdang, Sentilong Ozükum SDO(C) and Chubatemjen, Sunday School Coordinator ABAM, Impur as Resource Persons. Kid’s Carnival, Traditional Crafts exposition, and Science exhibition & Tour were the other activities included.

 An evening of Talent Exposition was also organised where different items like Story Telling, Folk Fusion, Musical Piece, Dances etc. were performed not only by the students of Fazl Ali College but participants from Jubilee Memorial College and People’s College took active part. Mokokchung Dance Community and some guests  performers also showcased their talent. The celebration blended Traditional and Modern modes with the aim to learn while merry-making. Community bonding being one of the aims of the festival was promoted through the Moatsü Feast. The dignitaries Shri. Ashok Kumar Barman IAS, DC Jorhat, Shri. Mohan Lal Meena IPS, SP Jorhat, Shri. Nandha Kumar IFS DFO, Jorhat, Shri. Shashank Pratap Singh IAS, DC Mokokchung, Smt. Aotula T Imchen IPS, SP Mokokchung, Wt. S. Arenla Lkr President, Watsü Mungdang, Sp. Nungdokyanger President AKM, Wb. Temsümoa Imsong Chairman, Village Council Chuchuyimpang, Wb. Limanungsang President, All Ward Union Mokokchung graced the occasion with their presence. The village folk of Chuchuyimpang, representations from different wards of Mokokchung and well wishers joined the celebration.