Ian A Lyngdoh Nongkynrih bagged Crystal Memorial Award 2023 for Innovative Creations

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 13, 2023

The Crystal Gayle Memorial Award Ceremony was graced by Governor of Meghalaya Phagu Chauhan in the presence of Minister of Arts and Culture Paul Lyngdoh at Raj Bhavan Shillong on Saturday.

During his speech, the governor emphasized the imperative for an enduring nurturing of artistic endeavours. He stressed that the State government, art patrons, and influential figures in society should come together to support the initiatives undertaken by Riti Academy. He also proposed that the Lalit Kala Akademi, the foremost authority on visual arts in the country, could play a role in enhancing art infrastructure and professional career prospects in the Meghalaya region.

The Crystal Memorial Award 2023 was bagged by Ian A Lyngdoh Nongkynrih for his innovative and original conceptualizations and productions of some creative properties, particularly the book Ficus Khasiana, Finding the Living Root Bridges and the television programme on Doordarshan Kendra ‘A Day in the Village’, which are considered meritorious and commendable.

As part of the ceremony, Raphael Warjri, Chief Creative Director of Riti Academy, introduced two new awards honoring cultural and arts stalwarts. The S Quotient Sumer Award and the Sumar Sing Sawian Award will be unveiled on the first anniversary of their passing.

These two luminaries, who have left an indelible mark on society, were remembered with great respect. S Quotient Sumer was a member of Sahitya Akademi and an expert on Kiang Nangbah with a wide range of knowledge of indigenous culture and traditions. On the other hand, Sumar Sing Sawian’s was instrumental in the initiation of the Sohpetbneng pilgrimage, the Apphira Archery and was a renowned writer and cultural exponent.

As a mark of gratitude, Riti Academy felicitated Riwotki Laloo and her son Riquoma Rq Laloo for the endorsement on behalf of the family for the S Quotient Sumer Award and renowned author, Bijoya Sawian, was felicitated for the endorsement on behalf of the family for the Sumar Sing Sawian Award.