PM Shri Government High School Yangphi celebrates cultural day

Teachers and students of PM Shri Government High School during the cultural day programme in Kiphire town on Wednesday. (EM Images)

• KIPHIRE — PM Shri Government High School, Yangphi, celebrated its cultural day with great enthusiasm on Wednesday at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall in Kiphire town in the presence of SMDC members, teachers and students.
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• The programme began with an invocation prayer said by T Chohose Sangtam, followed by a keynote address delivered by Lipiri Sangtam, assistant headmaster of PM Shri GHS, Yangphi, who also highlighted the significance of the cultural activities.
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• A series of cultural activities showcasing the rich heritage of the region were performed by the students. Students presented traditional folk songs from various tribes including Sangtam, Sumi, Yimkhuing and Tikhir.

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• The cultural activities also included competitions in individual events such as war cry, bamboo gun firing (known as "phoh-phoh-ù" in Sangtam), five stones and rice winnowing. Many students actively participated in those events, demonstrating their talents and skills.
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• The Tikhir tribe emerged as the winner in the group folk song category, while the Yimkhuing tribe secured second position.
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• Speaking on the occasion, Lutoli, SMDC member, urged the students to study hard and strive for excellence. She also promised to give a cash prize of INR 10,000 to any student who secured first position in the HSLC exam in 2026.
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• The programme was attended by Lichumse, Sangtam, ADC of district mission authority, and Cholimong, project assistant.
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• The programme concluded with a thanksgiving prayer by Mughasheli.
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• The celebration was a testament to the school's commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the region.

• Our Correspondent Longtili