Miss Nagaland is a state
beauty pageant
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held annually since 1989 in the
Northeastern India
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Nagaland
Nagaland () is a landlocked state in the northeastern region of India. It is bordered by the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Assam to the west, Manipur to the south and the Sagaing Region of Myanmar to the east. Its capital cit ...
. Miss Nagaland does not officially send any of its winners or previous contestants to participate in other beauty pageants. Nevertheless, a number of its beauty queens have over the years gone on to compete independently in other beauty pageants at the regional and national levels, as well as internationally.
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Miss Nagaland is not affiliated with
Femina which has since 2017 introduced a new format for the selection of contestants for the
Femina Miss India
Miss India or Femina Miss India is a national beauty pageant in India that annually selects representatives to compete in Miss World, one of the Big Four major international beauty pageants. It is organised by '' Femina'', a women's magazine ...
national beauty pageant. Femina holds a separate audition to crown a Femina Miss India Nagaland winner to represent the state of Nagaland at Femina Miss India.
The reigning Miss Nagaland is Hikali Achümi.
History
The first Miss Nagaland competition took place in 1989. Since 1991, the Beauty & Aesthetics Society of Nagaland has been organizing the beauty pageant.
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Events
Miss Nagaland 2021
Following a hiatus in 2020 when Miss Nagaland could not take place owing to the
COVID-19 pandemic
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, the 32nd edition of the pageant was held on 20 December 2021 at the Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts,
Jotsoma
Jotsoma is an Angami Naga village located about west from the state capital, Kohima. The total population of the village is about 2,458. Kohima Science College, Doordharshan Kendra Kohima, Water Supply Reservoir (Public Health Engineering), ...
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Kohima
Kohima (; Angami Naga: ''Kewhira'' ()), is the capital of the Northeastern Indian state of Nagaland. With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the second largest city in the state. Originally known as ''Kewhira'', Kohima was founded ...
. Kawimaningsiliu Mharoni Khüvüng from
Peren was crowned the winner at the end of the event.
The Miss Nagaland 2021 pageant marked the continuing 30th anniversary celebrations of the Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland.
Final results
Sub-title awards
Miss Nagaland 2019
The 31st edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 9 December 2019 in Jotsoma, Kohima. Vikuonuo Sachü from Kohima was crowned the winner at the end of the event.
Final results
Sub-title awards
Miss Nagaland 2018
The 30th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 9 December 2018 at Jotsoma, Kohima. Mewetsho-ü Dianu from
Phek
Phek (pron:/ˈfɛk/) is a town located in the south-eastern part of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the administrative seat of Phek District.
Demographics
the 2011 census Phek town had a population of 14,204, of which 44% were female, and ...
was crowned the winner at the end of the event.
Final results
Sub-title awards
Miss Nagaland 2017
The 29th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 8 December 2017 at Jotsoma, Kohima. 12 contestants competed for the title.
Marina Kiho from
Dimapur
Dimapur () is the largest city in the Indian state of Nagaland. As of 2011, the municipality had a population of 122,834. The city is the main gateway and commercial centre of Nagaland. Located near the border with Assam along the banks of the ...
was crowned the winner at the end of the event.
The photo-shoot of the contestants was directed by Ketholeno Kense Vihienuo, Indian supermodel from Nagaland and a recipient of the Vogue India and Colours Infinity Young Achiever of the Year award at Vogue Women of the Year 2017.
Final results
Sub-title awards
Miss Nagaland 2016
The 28th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 8 December 2016 at Jotsoma, Kohima. 14 contestants vied for the title which was ultimately won by Vilokali Zhimomi of Dimapur.
The Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland held its 25 years celebrations to coincide with the 2016 edition of the pageant.
Final results
Sub-title awards
Miss Nagaland 2015
The 27th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 9 December 2015 at Jotsoma, Kohima, where Nenghoilhing Hangsing was crowned the winner at the end of the event.
Final results
Sub-title awards
Miss Nagaland 2014
The 26th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 7 November 2014 at Jotsoma, Kohima, where Veineinem Singsong of Dimapur was crowned the winner at the end of the event.
Final results
Sub-title awards
Miss Nagaland 2013
The 25th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 8 December 2013 at the capital of Nagaland,
Kohima
Kohima (; Angami Naga: ''Kewhira'' ()), is the capital of the Northeastern Indian state of Nagaland. With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the second largest city in the state. Originally known as ''Kewhira'', Kohima was founded ...
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Kohima
Kohima (; Angami Naga: ''Kewhira'' ()), is the capital of the Northeastern Indian state of Nagaland. With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the second largest city in the state. Originally known as ''Kewhira'', Kohima was founded ...
. 18 contestants vied for the title. Benjongmenla Jamir was crowned the winner by the previous year's winner Imlibenla Jamir.
Final results
Miss Nagaland 2012
The 24th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 6 December 2012 at the state capital Kohima. Imlibenla Jamir of
Mokokchung
Mokokchung (Pron: /ˌməʊkɒkˈtʃʌŋ/) is a municipality in the Mokokchung District of Nagaland, India. It serves as the district headquarters as well as the main urban hub of Mokokchung District. Mokokchung is the cultural nerve centre of t ...
bested 18 other contestants to win the crown.
Final results
Sub-title awards
Miss Nagaland 2011
The 23rd edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 6 December 2011 at the state capital Kohima. 15 contestants competed for the crown, which was won by Vetolü Dawhuo of Phek.
Final results
Sub-title awards
Miss Nagaland 2010
The 22nd edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held in December 2010 at the state capital Kohima, where Hattinneng Hangsing of Peren was declared the winner at the end of the event.
Final results
Sub-title awards
Miss Nagaland 2009
Miss Nagaland 2008
The 20th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held in December 2008 at the state capital Kohima. 13 contestants vied for the title which was won by Abin Kuki.
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Final results
Sub-title awards
Miss Nagaland 2007
Miss Nagaland 2006
Miss Nagaland 2005
Miss Nagaland 2004
Miss Nagaland 2003
Miss Nagaland 2002
Miss Nagaland 2001
Miss Nagaland 2000
Miss Nagaland 1999
Miss Nagaland 1998
Miss Nagaland 1997
Miss Nagaland 1996
Miss Nagaland 1995
Miss Nagaland 1994
Miss Nagaland 1993
Miss Nagaland 1992
Miss Nagaland 1991
Miss Nagaland 1990
Miss Nagaland 1989
See also
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Miss India Miss India may refer to:
* Femina Miss India, the most prestigious and oldest surviving national beauty pageant in India that started in 1964. It sends its winner to Miss World.
* Miss Diva, the national beauty pageant that sends its winners to Miss ...
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Femina Miss India
Miss India or Femina Miss India is a national beauty pageant in India that annually selects representatives to compete in Miss World, one of the Big Four major international beauty pageants. It is organised by '' Femina'', a women's magazine ...
References
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