Wokha — In an effort to promote and preserve cultural practices, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS) in Wokha has organised an event for the students of Class 12 at the school premises on Thursday.
Speaking at the programme, the school’s principal, Rev. Fr. TC Joseph, has emphasised on the importance of preserving one's own culture. Quoting Mahatma Gandhi who once said, "To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves," he highlighted that agriculture, as humanity's earliest and largest occupation, sustains life and constructs culture.
He explained that agriculture serves as a platform for learning, shaping culture and also contribute towards progress of the community. He added that agriculture teaches optimism and positive attitude towards life.
Expressing the need for a symbiotic relationship with the earth, which in turn sustains life, he underlined its significance in the present age of globalisation. He expressed hope that introducing students to indigenous cultural practices would benefit them beyond academics by instilling values like hard work, patience, and the rewards of personal effort.
He also extended gratitude to the farmers and the cultivating community for providing society with essential needs.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]Fr. Joseph also highlighted the significance of the National Education Policy (NEP), mentioning that vocational and skill development subjects would soon be integrated into the curriculum. He noted that Don Bosco Wokha is currently offering various vocational and skill development activities to its students.
Also speaking on the occasion, assistant teacher of the school, Rumben Murry, called upon the student to adopt and preserve the cultural heritage of their ancestors. He stressed the importance of promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Lotha tribe, especially in today's rapidly changing world.
The event was organised with the initiative of Marcus Lotha, language teacher, and assistant teacher, Rumben Murry.
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