AVSU holds 63rd general session in Amahator village with Sethrichem Sangtam urging youth to preserve culture and explore entrepreneurship.
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AMAHATOR — The 63rd general session of the Amahator Village Students' Union (AVSU) was held on the theme "Embracing cultural identity in Christ" (Palu liliyah müinü Khrista chah liba) at Amahator village in Kiphire on Tuesday.
The event drew citizens from across the region in a celebration of Sangtam heritage through traditional games, folk dances, and songs.
The session was attended by Sethrichem Sangtam, founder of the Better Life Foundation and a LEAD India Fellow. He was accompanied by Kipitong Sangtam, vice president of United Sangtam Likhüm Pümji.
Sethrichem, the cultural guest, advocated for the preservation of Sangtam traditions and culture. He stated that students, as the builders of tomorrow, must take proactive initiatives to safeguard this heritage.
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Expanding on opportunities beyond academia, he encouraged the youth to explore employment in not only government sectors but also private and entrepreneurial fields, urging a broader focus on self-reliance and innovation.
He also highlighted the critical issue of environmental protection, calling on the citizens of Amahator to prioritise this area. He pointed out the village's potential in eco-tourism, stressing the need for collaborative attention from both the public and government to harness and sustain these natural resources.
During the cultural programme, T Kirithong Sangtam, chairman of the OTC and a public leader, addressed the gathering. He reflected on the progress of Amahator village, noting that it has come a long way and that the current student community is ahead in adapting to modern challenges.
Hopise Sangtam, president of the Amahator Union Kiphire Town (AUKT), expressed gratitude to the cultural guest for attending. Echoing the theme, he urged the youth to preserve Sangtam traditions and culture, reminding them that their parents would not be around forever and that it is the responsibility of the younger generation to document and maintain these practices.