Students told to promote cultural and traditional practices

WOKHA — The chief medical officer (CMO) of Wokha, Dr. Zubenthung Kikon, has called upon the students and youth to promote cultural and traditional practices as well as the mother tongue and attires, which according to him constituted their identity.

Dr. Kikon stated this during the third inter-school and college cultural event of Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) held at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School in Wokha town on Friday. He encouraged the gathering to learn indigenous handicrafts and weaving for their sustenance.

He called upon the students to excel in life by exploiting their innate potential through hard work and determination.

Quoting an adage “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress and working together is a success,” he was optimistic that the platform would enable students to grow and progress in the days to come.

He further called upon the gathering to remain physically and mentally fit in order to compete with others.

Chumthungo J Shitiri, LSU social and cultural secretary, shared the significance of organising the cultural day and also highlighted various competitions initiated by the union.

The principal of DBHSS, Rev. Fr. TC Joseph, delivered a welcome address, while Mhathung Humtsoe, vice chairman of Lotha Hoho, shared greetings.

In the morning session, students exhibited basic farming tools and foods of the Lotha Naga. They also presented folk dance and participated in competitions including essay writing, bamboo basket making, knitting, painting, bamboo walking and fire making.

In the evening session, folksong, quiz and spelling bee competition were conducted. The programme was attended by Y Vungthungo, senior principal of GHSS, Wokha, and former general secretary of LSU, as the special invitee.

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