Patkai Christian College students visit heritage sites in Senapati

DIMAPUR — The Department of Education, Patkai Christian College (PCC), comprising 49 students and eight staff and faculty members, undertook an educational exposure trip to the Dispersal Wild Pear Tree at Shajouba and the Sacred Banyan Tree at Makhel in Senapati district, Manipur, on February 14.

The trip was organised to instil in students a deeper appreciation for the importance of learning and understanding cultural heritage and roots, stated an update.

During the visit, the students engaged in a dialogue with youth leaders under the shade of a wild pear tree, fostering reflection, shared learning, and a stronger connection to their traditions.

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The tree, situated at Charangho (Shajouba) village, is considered the oldest tree and is venerated in accordance with the folklore of the Tenyimi Nagas.

According to the lore, the tree was not planted by humans but naturally existed since time immemorial. Since the tree existed in nature from the time of the Tenyimi people, it is also referred to as Orasübu (tree of gods).

Later in the afternoon, the students visited Tsotawo, translated as spirited stone, at Khezhakenoma.