Nagaland Madrigal Singers Win Two Gold at World Choir Games 2024 in New Zealand

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The Nagaland Madrigal Singers, representing India, won two Gold Medals at the World Choir Games 2024 held in Auckland, New Zealand.

An Overview of the News

• The event, the largest choral competition globally, took place from July 10 and saw participation from over 11,000 singers across 42 countries.

• Under the leadership of Hito Kiho, the Nagaland Madrigal Singers competed in two categories: Contemporary Music Mixed Voices and Mixed Chamber Choir.

• The group secured gold medals in both categories.

• The Nagaland Madrigal Singers were founded by Hito Kiho in September 2023.

About World Choir Games

• The World Choir Games (formerly Choir Olympics) is the largest global choral festival and competition.

• Organized by the Interkultur Foundation, it welcomes choirs of all backgrounds and genres.

• Motto: "Singing together brings nations together."

  • Inaugurated - 7 July 2000

  • First held: 2000 in Linz, Austria

  • 12th held: 2023 in Gangneung, South Korea

  • 13th held: 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand

About Nagaland

• Statehood: Nagaland became a state on December 1, 1963, with Kohima as the capital.

• Before was: Part of Assam

• Boundaries: Bordered by Arunachal Pradesh (northeast), Manipur (south), Assam (west and northwest), and Myanmar (east).

• State Animal: Mithun (Gyal).

• State Bird: Blyth's Tragopan.

• Major Tribes: Konyak (largest), Ao, Tangkhul, Sema, and Angami.

• Other Tribes: Lotha, Sangtam, Phom, Chang, Khim Hungama, Yimchungar, Zeliang, Chakhesang (Chokri), and Rengma.

  • Chief Minister: Neiphiu Rio

  • Governor: La Ganesan

About New Zealand

• Capital - Wellington

• Continent - Oceania

• Currency - New Zealand Dollar

• Emperor - Charles III

• Governor General - Cindy Kiro

• Prime Minister - Christopher Luxon