First Christmas Carnival 2025 of United Colony, Dimapur, concludes on a high note.
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DIMAPUR — In a historic weekend for United Colony, Ward-20, Dimapur, the three-day development fundraiser ‘1st United Colony Christmas Carnival 2025,’ concluded on Sunday in a spectacular evening.
The carnival featured a wide array of stalls including a varied selection of food, games, entertainment and performances from upcoming as well as renowned artists like Alobo Naga and Afrikan Amakshiu, Shujan De and many more, the carnival’s organising committee stated in a press release.
The highlights of the evenings were Christmas aarol competition on day one which was won by ‘Jolly & friends,’ while the runners-up was clinched by ‘The Clique’.
Day-two was marked by talent competition, which was won by ‘Yimesen,’ with Moasenla securing the second position.
The prize pool money for each competition was INR 15,000.
Speaking on the final day’s programme as chief patron, Ameto Peseyie, MD, Progressive Motors, recalled the fond memories of the colony he had while growing up and being in a neighbouring locality. He also said these memories were accompanied by the painful reality of the suffering of the people, particularly the deplorable road and drainage conditions which had not been repaired for decades.
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Peseyie acknowledged that the colony provides important arterial roads, which are now serving as main roads in diverting traffic and easing traffic congestion, and appealed to the government to take notice of the suffering of the people and the lack of basic amenities deserved by any colony.
He also applauded the unity and strong leadership of the colony, evident in the successful carnival, and encouraged the residents to continue in a similar manner. He concluded by wishing the colony residents a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.
Addressing the programme earlier as special guest for the evening, Kiyevi I Swu, Deputy Director of Food & Civil Supplies, said that the true spirit of cooperation and unity as envisioned in the colony’s name has been wonderfully displayed before society in an exemplary manner through the excellent organisation of the carnival.
As Christmas approaches, he reminded the gathering of God's love, citing John 3:16, where God gave his only son to redeem humankind from sins.
Emphasising that love is the true essence of Christmas, Swu urged residents and the gathering to continue loving and uplifting one another.
David Ngullie, principal of AG School, invoked God’s blessings while Chichano Ngullie, principal of GHSS Athibung, delivered the welcome address.
The hosts for the evening programs throughout the carnival were Moalemla Aier and Dr. Kambo Arkha.
Achiba Ozukum, convener of organising committee, proposed the vote of thanks, while the closing prayer was said by Kilang Pongen, organising committee member.
It may also be mentioned that the chief patron for the second day’s programme was Lanuchuba Imchen, DMC councillor of Ward-20 while special guest was Karen Yepthomi, senior principal of GHSS, United Colony.
The United Colony Council and organising committee of the carnival expressed gratitude to all the visitors who visited the carnival and made it a successful venture.
They also expressed appreciation to all the stall owners, artistes, participants, service providers, residents and supporting teams who rendered cooperation for the smooth conduct of the carnival.