DIPR presents a rare historical photograph to the Governor
The photograph believed to have been taken in the early 1900s
IH News Desk
REGIONAL, June 05, 2025: In a significant gesture to preserve and honour the cultural heritage of Nagaland, Advisor for Information & Public Relations and Soil & Water Conservation, Imkong L Imchen, along with Director of IPR Dzüvinuo Theunuo and Joint Director Asangla Imsong on behalf of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) presented a rare historical photograph to Nagaland Governor La Ganesan Wednesday at Raj Bhavan in Kohima.
The photograph, believed to have been taken in the early 1900s, captures a large gathering of people, likely from a central Tenyimia village, in what appears to be a traditional or community setting. While the exact date, event and identities of those featured remain unknown, the image holds immense historical and ethnographic value. The photographer is unidentified, and the photograph itself was previously unpublished making it a rare and unique archival piece.
The original negative, discovered in the departmental archives, was carefully restored and reprinted by the Department in April 2025. This effort is part of DIPR’s ongoing initiative to document, preserve and share the visual history of Nagaland and its people for future generations.
The Governor expressed his appreciation for the thoughtful presentation and lauded the Department for its initiative in safeguarding the visual documentation of the state's past. This presentation also reaffirms the Department’s commitment to archival preservation and the promotion of Nagaland’s diverse cultural legacy.