ICE FEST 2026 celebrates ‘words, ideas and camaraderie’

Morung Express NewsZunheboto | October 13The Zunheboto Government College Students’ Union (ZGCSU) organised ICE FEST 2026 at the college campus on October 13 under the theme ‘Viva la Festa: Celebrating words, ideas and camaraderie’ with Dr Shitovi Sumi, Principal of Anderson Theological College (ATC), as the guest speaker.Addressing the students, Dr Shitovi Sumi emphasised punctuality, creativity and the importance of recognising and using God-given gifts. Explaining the meaning of “Viva la Festa,” a Spanish phrase referring to celebration or festival, he said the occasion was meant to celebrate creativity and bold concepts.Students take part in the cosplay competition during the ICE FEST 2026 organised by Zunheboto Government College Students’ Union at the college campus on October 13. (Morung Photo) He observed that everyone present possessed creativity and noted that even introducing humour into a situation was an expression of creativity. He encouraged young people to acknowledge God for the gifts and courage they had received, reminding them that human beings were created in the image of God and were bearers of His image. He also referred to James 1:7 during his address.The programme was chaired by Alomi T Yepthomi, Organising Secretary of ZGCSU. It began with the college anthem, followed by an invocation by Assutoli Aye Shenunu, President of ZICEU, and a welcome address by Vipeto, General Secretary of ZGCSU. Vinika Sumi presented a special number before the guest speaker’s address. The festival featured literary competitions, including painting, poetry recitation, spelling bee, extempore speech and debate. The informal session included e-sports, cosplay, solo and duet performances, Bollyfusion and beatbox, alongside live performances by guest artists Hopong Naga, VK Khusoh and Mughato Achumi.