Correspondent
KOHIMA, October 9, 2019: During the 3rd edition of Miss Yimchungrü 2019, Thuneotula was crowned Miss Yimchungrü 2019 organised by Yimchungrü Akheru Arihako in association with Emporium Training and Consultancy Pvt Ltd as knowledge partner, under the theme " Be Bold, Be Beautiful, Be Inspired. The 1st runner up was bagged by Nongrila Yimchunger while Rejoila walked away with the 2nd runner up position. The event was held at Town Hall Dimapur where 14 contestants participated in the competition.
Advisor IPR, SCERT & VG, Government of Nagaland, Toshi Wungtung, who graced the event as the special guest, described beauty as a concept which is both inward and outward. "To be beautiful is to be bold, beautiful and inspiring and to be an exemplary role model," he stated. He further said that, beauty comes as an overall package comprising of intellect and a healthy mind and felt that a model must be a figure showcasing discipline, kindness, cheerfulness, generosity, patience, gentleness and above all be strong and bold.
He further mentioned that life is a process of storytelling and advised all the contestants to make their lives good story telling books.
The jury of judges was Temjenkala Aier, Center Director, Emporium Training Institute Dimapur, Diochongia Buchem and Alen Phom.
Other highlights of the programme included renditions by Illusion Crew, Chimrila, Akamkhiung, Niutoba Yim, Nchumbeni Tsula, Akhumba. Kings of Naga, Kirito c, Boys in Hood also performed during the show.