The Orchestra project launched by AR Rahman has 20 children
THE SUNSHINE ORCHESTRA, NAGALAND CHAPTER, a project under the AR Rahman Foundation, presented their debut musical recital at the Center of Excellence for Music & Arts, Kohima with Advisor for Water Resources, Tongpang Ozukum as the Special Guest.
Ozukum, in his address, expressed his gratitude for the debut recital performance showcased by The Sunshine Orchestra. Nagaland chapter.
He said that the performances were not only showcasing talent, but celebrating the progress and achievement which the Sunshine Orchestra had accomplished in five years after signing an MoU with Dr AR Rahman in the year 2019 on behalf of TaFMA and with the initiative of Chief Minister, Dr Neiphiu Rio.
He stated that a milestone has been achieved for TaFMA and the AR Rahman Foundation as well as The Sunshine Orchestra.
Ozukum also highlighted that the AR Rahman Foundation was founded in 2008 with the aim of imparting free music training to underprivileged children, with the objective of identifying talents from a particular section of society to make them professional, counted in society and make them someone in life. He therefore expressed his gratitude to AR Rahman for extending this venture to Nagaland, for the quest for music that has benefited underprivileged children of Nagaland through the Foundation.
He also called upon the children to be involved with the musical family of The Sunshine Orchestra as it was a lifetime opportunity through the AR Rahman Foundation, guided by TaFMA, and asked them to be grateful to them and be true to their profession.
Chair, TaFMA, Theja Meru, who proposed the welcome address, also highlighted that The Sunshine Orchestra, Nagaland Chapter, comprising children from Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home, was launched in 2019 by Chief Minister, Dr Neiphiu Rio.
The Orchestra has altogether 20 children.
The evening was entertained with a musical recital performed by the nine violin students of The Sunshine Orchestra, Nagaland Chapter, led by their Director, Vilhou Kezo, and pianist Kecha Pfukri. Special numbers were presented by Zavino Nakhro and a piano recital by Wenwen.
The programme was hosted by Dr Hovithal Sothu and a vote of thanks was proposed by Aleno Sale.
Kohima
June 02, 2025
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