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New Delhi, Dec 20: Manipuri Diaspora Association, Delhi, a secular and non-profit organization of Manipuris settled in Delhi and its surrounding areas, in association with the Manipur Christian Fellowship, Delhi celebrated the “Happy Chritsmas,2011” on 18.12.2011 ( Sunday) in a grand fashion at Dwarka.
Dr. Thokchom Meinya, MP (LS) graced the grand occasion as the Chief Guest. Pastor, R.S.Theodre from Manipur Christian Fellowship , Delhi was the Guests of Honour and Shri K.D.Singh, IPS (Rtd), Sh.R.K.Brajachand ,President, MDA, Smt N.G.Peni, VP, MDA, Col(rtd) R.K.P. Singh also adorned the auspicious function on the Dias. The function was also attended by various other special invitees and dignitaries.
While speaking on the occasion, the chief guest Dr. Thokchom Meinya, MP (LS) expressed his happiness regarding the efforts made by Manipuri Diaspora Association, Delhi to celebrate such a significant occasion in the National Capital to bolster the bond of love and unity among the various communities residing in our home state Manipur. He further emphasized that present and future generations of our society should draw lessons from our ancestors the art of living together among all people from hills and plains like the members of a single family and must respect each other so that people of the region can co-exist peacefully and harmoniously. He also recalled the matrimonial alliances made among different communities of Manipur in the past as a witness to the bonhomie among us from time immemorial. The Manipur Christian Fellowship members presented a series of Christmas songs much to the applause of the invitees and participants.
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