Peren, October 10 (NNN): Miss Hornbill International 2026 winner, Keyilamle Iranggau, received a warm homecoming at the Peren District Town Hall on October 10. The event was organised by the Zeliangrong Youth Organisation Nagaland (ZYON), in collaboration with the Peren Students’ Union (PSU), with family members, elders, civil society organisations, well-wishers and supporters joining the celebration.
Speaking on the occasion, representatives of ZYON and PSU congratulated the winner, highlighting her achievement as an inspiration for the youth and an example of what unity and collective support can accomplish. They also expressed hope that Peren would produce more beauty queens in the future.Speaking to Nagaland News Network (NNN), Iranggau said she intends to work towards preserving her community’s cultural identity, particularly its rich textiles and traditional artisanship, and showcasing them to a wider audience.
Addressing misconceptions about beauty pageants, she stressed that being a queen goes beyond physical appearance and requires meaningful action and commitment to the people. She added that the purpose and objectives of a pageant are what truly matter.
Meanwhile, Imsujungla, COO of Miss Hornbill International (MHI), highlighted the importance of organisations providing tangible opportunities and continued support to their winners. She informed that the 2026 edition, held on October 5 at Dimapur Town Hall, featured 10 contestants from Nagaland, Manipur, Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. She also revealed that MHI has three international projects planned with the reigning queen, with proposed engagements in Vietnam, Indonesia and Germany.
