C Zoulen Baptist Church & Women Dept celebrates Diamond Jubilee
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, December 16 2022:
The Diamond Jubilee celebration of C Zoulen Baptist Church, KBC No 22 and Women Department was held yesterday at Saikul in Kangpokpi district.
Textiles, Commerce and Industry & Cooperation Minister, Nemcha Kipgen attended the event as chief guest along with Rev James Jangkholen Haokip and Rev Dr Satminlen Khongsai as dedicating ministers.
Nemcha Kipgen released the Jubilee Souvenir after unveiling the Jubilee Gate and monolith which were dedicated by Rev James Jangkholen Kipgen and Rev Dr Satminlen Khongsai respectively.
Addressing the mammoth gathering, Nemcha Kipgen strongly advocated enhancing and contributing to a healthier future.
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"It was the blessing of our forefathers' good deeds that we could establish our respective villages and settle in peace and celebrate this auspicious occasion", said the Minister while expressing concern that the people now have forgotten the teachings/ways of the forefathers in regard to respecting the land and giving back to the nature.
"We need to stop polluting our land to help the new generation eat & drink better and enhance the quality of life.
It is our duty and responsibility to contribute to a healthier future as our forefathers did it for us", she asserted.
Renowned Kuki gospel artistes such as Kimngaisang, Boijang, Lunngaineng and others enthralled the crowd with their melodious voices while L Chajang Cultural troupe and C Zoulen Cultural Troupe performed a mesmerizing cultural dance during the event.
Earlier, the congregation also paid fitting tribute and homage to the departed souls of the Church and Women Department while beating of traditional gong 60 times by the guests, Ministers, Church leaders, etc marked on the occasion.