TSNLD Celebrates Tangkhul Women at Kumpei Kazip 2026

By: Women Entrepreneurs Review Team | Tuesday, 13 October 2026

In an endeavor to honor Tangkhul women for strengthening family bonds, safeguarding their culture, and contributing towards the development of the nation, Tangkhul Shanao Ngarumsak Long Delhi’s (TSNLD) organized the 13th Annual Kumpei Kazip 2026. The annual event was held at the University of Delhi on 10 October. The event focused on women’s role in safeguarding culture, nurturing society values and developing social fabric of the nation.

The event took place at Sir Shankar Lal Concert Hall, under the theme ‘Shimkhurwui Khumrenra, Yurwui Sāri’ celebrating women who have contributed in becoming the backbone for their families and supported the nation. Through the theme, the organizers emphasized women’s importance in care giving, as well as in preserving the culture and contributing to collective growth. Through highlighting the influence of Tangkhul women in family and communal settings, the event underscored the link between women’s contributions to cultural preservation and nation-building.

Key Highlights:

• TSNLD celebrates Tangkhul women’s contributions to family, culture, & nation-building
• Kumpei Kazip 2026 promotes women’s dignity, equal opportunities, empowerment, & cultural preservation
• Panel explores women’s experiences across entrepreneurship, education, arts, & family life

Kahorngam Zimik, president of TNSD was the guest of honour for the function, while Vayaila Rungsung, ex-director of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, graced the function as the chief guest. The presidential address was delivered by Elizabeth Phazang Luiram where she addressed and explained the importance of the intiative and its concentration on women’s role in society.

The cultural importance of the programme was further highlighted through poetry recitation, storytelling, musical performance, standup comedy, and the Tangkhul Shanvai Chonvai show. The performance was dedicated to artistic expression of the community as well as provided a chance for participants to interact with its cultural identity.

According to TSNLD, the theme attempted to emphasize the importance of acknowledging the contribution made by women to society. Dignity, equal opportunities, women empowerment, and protection of Tangkhul cultural heritage were of pivotal importance and needed, according to the organization. The theme indicated the importance of creating an environment in which women could be involved in the process of social development while serving as custodians of traditions and values of the community.

The panel discussion moderated by Dr. Rinchuila Vashum included professionals from different fields, who came together to discuss the contribution, influence, and experiences of women in their respective areas of work.

The participants list included Apem Ruivah Marchang, homemaker; Martin Kamodang, assistant professor, department of sociology, Jamia Millia Islamia University; Thingngamchon Horam, entrepreneur, co-founder of Pangthem Living Private Limited; Sochipem Kashak, singer-songwriter, founder of Capital City Music Institute; and Hubert Awungshi, deputy general manager, State Bank of India.