A video from Nagaland's famous Hornbill Festival, featuring a unique guitar rendition of the national anthem, is receiving praise on social media.
The clip shows an artist, named Imnainla Jamir, playing a guitar to the tunes of the national anthem, “Jana Gana Mana” at an event celebrating the 2022 Hornbill Festival.
Several guests are seen standing still at the event as the national anthem is played. The guests include Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Governor of Nagaland Jagdish Mukhi, among other dignitaries.
“The Nagaland way of rocking the national anthem. Jai Ho,” the caption read.
The #Nagaland way of rocking the #NationalAnthem .. JAI HO ..
— abu metha (@abumetha) December 2, 2022
Artist : Ms. Imnainla Jamir
Concept : @TafmaNagaland #HornbillFestival @PMOIndia @narendramodi @HMOIndia @AmitShah @rashtrapatibhvn @VPSecretariat @jagdishmukhi pic.twitter.com/kqMq0frov2
The video has already amassed close to one lakh views and impressed many on the platform.
“Woo hoo. Seven sister states musicians always have been great shredding,” a person wrote.
????woo hoo. Seven sister states musicians always have been great shredding????????????????
— Siddhartha Palecanda (@Changsid) December 2, 2022
Another said, “Excellent rendition. Inspiration to young gen.”
Excellent rendition. Inspiration to young gen.
— MRaj ???????? (@mrajasth) December 3, 2022
“Amazing, goosebumps! Sir, who is this amazing young lady? any links to more of her playing the guitar?,” one asked.
Amazing, goosebumps!
— Satish P ???????? (@SatishP_dr) December 2, 2022
Sir, who is this amazing young lady? any links to more of her playing the guitar?
Another enquired about the guitarist.
Lovely rendering. what is the name of the guitarist ?
— Venkat Rangachari (@VenRan6) December 3, 2022
One user described the performance as a “new way of expressing emotion for our national anthem”.
It's a new way of expressing emotion for our national anthem????...
— Phyantsuthung Kikon (@Phyankikon) December 3, 2022
The rendition definitely impressed many.
absolutely loved this rendition !
— DS (@dalestephenj) December 2, 2022
“One of the best version of the national anthem I ever heard. Loved every second of it,” a comment read.
One of the best version of the national anthem I ever heard. Loved every second of it.
— Krishna N (@karprix) December 2, 2022
One user reacted, “Wooooowww...That was fantastic....Really loved it.”
Wooooowww...That was fantastic....Really loved it.
— Phoenix (@Chandru_Phoenix) December 3, 2022
“This was an amazing rendition. Thanks for sharing,” a person said.
This was an amazing rendition. Thanks for sharing.
— Amal (@smokeytable) December 2, 2022
The 23rd edition of the annual Hornbill festival is being held from December 1 to December 10 in Kohima, Nagaland. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the festival at Naga Heritage Village in Kisama along with Nagaland Chief Minister and Governor. The festival is organised by the State Tourism and Art and Culture Departments.
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