Frequent cultural exchange prog amongst communities can erase hill-valley gap: Biswajit

Frequent cultural exchange prog amongst communities can erase hill-valley gap: Biswajit

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 3

Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Thongam Biswajit Singh said that the hill-valley gap will gradually disappear when there is more cultural exchange programmes between the different ethnic communities of the state.

The minister stated this during the 24th general conference cum cultural meet of Tangkhul Katamnao Long (TKLI) held at Tribal Research Institute, Chingmeirong.

The two days conference was orgnaised by the TKLI, Imphal under the theme “Diversity and Inclusion” According to the organizer the objective of the conference is to bring together the Tangkhul students together, a way of preserving the Tangkhul culture and also a platform to expose the talents of Tangkhul youths.

Underscoring the importance of students and youths in the society for change, the minister said such cultural programme should be organised often but with all the ethnic communities of the state.

He said Manipur, which is home to over 40 different tribes, too can live peacefully citing the Andaman and Nicobar Island that lives peacefully in spite of diverse cultures.

Minister Bishwajit also assured the gathering to complete the construction of a guest house of TKLI in Imphal by March 2018, for which the TKLI has already acquired land in the capital area.

A book was also released during the function by the dignitaries.

The inaugural function was enchanted by Tangkhul Baptist Church Checkon with their Christian anthem song ‘Halleluya’ chorus in traditional attire. The programme also saw performance of Beat Jagger crew and songs from Nimshimphy Muivah and Oshim Shokwungnao, contemporary artistes and among others.

The two-day event will feature folk song competition, quiz competition, debate, fashion parade and choreography competition among others.

Chairman of ADC Ukhrul K. Dickson, principal secretary to CM, Vineet Joshi and commissioner of taxes, Modak Hrishikesh also attended the function as guests of honour.

Frequent cultural exchange prog amongst communities can erase hill-valley gap: Biswajit

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 3

Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Thongam Biswajit Singh said that the hill-valley gap will gradually disappear when there is more cultural exchange programmes between the different ethnic communities of the state.

The minister stated this during the 24th general conference cum cultural meet of Tangkhul Katamnao Long (TKLI) held at Tribal Research Institute, Chingmeirong.

The two days conference was orgnaised by the TKLI, Imphal under the theme “Diversity and Inclusion” According to the organizer the objective of the conference is to bring together the Tangkhul students together, a way of preserving the Tangkhul culture and also a platform to expose the talents of Tangkhul youths.

Underscoring the importance of students and youths in the society for change, the minister said such cultural programme should be organised often but with all the ethnic communities of the state.

He said Manipur, which is home to over 40 different tribes, too can live peacefully citing the Andaman and Nicobar Island that lives peacefully in spite of diverse cultures.

Minister Bishwajit also assured the gathering to complete the construction of a guest house of TKLI in Imphal by March 2018, for which the TKLI has already acquired land in the capital area.

A book was also released during the function by the dignitaries.

The inaugural function was enchanted by Tangkhul Baptist Church Checkon with their Christian anthem song ‘Halleluya’ chorus in traditional attire. The programme also saw performance of Beat Jagger crew and songs from Nimshimphy Muivah and Oshim Shokwungnao, contemporary artistes and among others.

The two-day event will feature folk song competition, quiz competition, debate, fashion parade and choreography competition among others.

Chairman of ADC Ukhrul K. Dickson, principal secretary to CM, Vineet Joshi and commissioner of taxes, Modak Hrishikesh also attended the function as guests of honour.

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