Ura Academy's Annual Tenyidie Seminar begins in Kohima

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• Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, Timikha Koza, Rev. Khrotso Mero, CD Jongeo John, and others at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima, on Wednesday. (EM Images)

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• KOHIMA — The three-day 55th Annual Tenyidie Seminar, organised by Ura Academy (UA) in collaboration with the department of Tenyidie, Nagaland University, began on Wednesday under the theme “Dieu U Siepetiekeshü” (Reminiscent Language) at the Ura Academy Hall, Mission Compound, Kohima.
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• The Tenyimi People’s Organisation’s (TPO) vice president, CD Jongeo John, addressing the event, stressed the need for a common language that can be used among the Tenyimi community.
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• He stated that TPO is not political in nature but a family sharing the same ancestry. He suggested that, in the interest of the Tenyimi community, the Nagas need a common language and requested Ura Academy to include words from other dialects so that Tenyidie can become the major common language for the Nagas.
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• He also advocated making it compulsory for all Tenyimi students to study Tenyidie up to a certain level of education to promote the language.
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• Highlighting the vast areas inhabited by the Tenyimi people across Nagaland and Manipur, he urged Ura Academy to sponsor more teachers to teach Tenyidie in schools.
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• Meanwhile, Rev. Khrotso Mero, member of the UA board of directors, stated in his speech that the Tenyidie language is a precious gift from God and a reminder to the Tenyimi community.
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• Highlighting that Tenyidie is now a recognised major Indian language (MIL), studied and used in universities, he stated it still requires further development.
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• Rev. Mero said that more books need to be published, and, therefore, authors and writers should be incentivised. He added that Tenyidie should be introduced in schools that have not yet adopted it, and this should be pursued with the government. He also urged Ura Academy to put in more effort.
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• He further suggested that digital forms of learning, such as videos for young children, could be an innovative way to promote the language.
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• He pointed out that the new National Education Policy (NEP) emphasises compulsory learning of one’s mother tongue. While other sub-dialects will take time to reach the level of Tenyidie, the language could be a good option for scoring well in examinations.
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• Stating that with many youths seeking employment, career guidance should be provided to encourage them to take up various professions and trades, he said that this would open up more opportunities. He further stressed the importance of strictly enforcing the Inner Line Permit (ILP).
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• Earlier, the welcome address was delivered by Vitshulieü Sekhose, UA Chatha (member, board of directors), who called for collective efforts to contribute to the development of the Tenyidie language.
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• On the occasion, the book ‘Themia Khunuo Kemevi’ (Were Animal), authored by Kethoselie Zhale and published by Pentrill Publication House, was released by Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, president of Ura Academy.
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• Earlier in the day, a seminar on “Mother tongue/local dialects of Tenyimia communities” was held with Tenyimia tribes’ and sub-tribes’ literature boards.
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• On May 29, the Tenyidie Kephrünuoko Krotho (TKK) conclave will be held, during which the Ura Academy Excellence Awards will also be conferred.

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