Dimapur, Dec. 17 (EMN): Dimapur Changki Lanuri Longjem (youth forum) on Saturday organised a programme called 'Hou Tsüngsü Rhemla' to mark the ceremonial ascension of its various age-groups to the next rank.
This traditional ceremony is observed once in every three years.
The event on Saturday was held at Cornerstone Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, with Temjenmenba Pongen, assistant registrar at Nagaland University, Lumami, as the chief guest, stated an update from the organisation.
Temjenmenba, who is contesting for the 29 Jangpetkong assembly constituency seat from Changki village, reminded the gathering of the numerous illustrious pioneers Changki has produced in the fields of education, evangelism, sports, and government administration.
According to him, the Changki pioneers could leave their marks in their respective fields because they understood the principle of serving the people.
"We are born to serve - service to God, service to humanity," he said adding “This understanding of 'service' was crucial to 'understanding ourselves as human beings.”
Temjenmenba stated that his political venture was also motivated by this desire to serve the people.
Stating that Jangpetkong assembly constituency was one of the most neglected and backward segments of Nagaland, he suggested to those in positions of power and residing in urban centres to focus on shifting their attention to the villages and help develop the rural areas.
Also, referring to the recent mending of relations between Ao Senden and Changki Village, he lauded the benevolent gesture of Ao Senden and pushed for unity within and among the Changki people.
He urged them to treat each other with love, kindness, respect, and compassion. With these virtues, he said, they can build a better future for all.
Meanwhile, the Dimapur Changki Lanuri Longjem pledged to extend total support wherever necessary to the candidature of Temjenmenba.
Other highlights of the programme included welcome address by president of DCLL, Ningsang Pongen; vote of thanks by DCLL general secretary, Tiakaba Longkumer; and a song by Lenkenbo Anichari.
It was followed by a tug-of-war competition among the various age-groups and a grand feast.