30th ZTKL Conference ends with Tangkhul cultural mosaic
Source: Hueiyen News Service / R Lester Makang
Ukhrul, April 21 2015 :
After five consecutive days of hectic festivity, the six-day 30th Zingtun Tangkhul Katamnao Long (ZTKL) finally drew to a close on Monday evening with Col.Gourav Bose, CO 41 Assam Riffles, Somsai Ukhrul gracing the closing ceremony as Chief Guest at the Seikhor Village Ground.
Speaking at the function, CO Bose expressed the delight of being a part of the Tangkhul cultural extravaganza.
He also lauded the initiative of the western students' body.
On the closing day, a final football match was played between Seikhor team and Phalee team wherein the host team won the Championship title by 2-0 score.
Held under the theme 'Change Master,' the ZTKL event was hosted by Seikhor Village from 15 April to 20 April.
Seikhor is a village in western Ukhrul district located about some 9 km from Ukhrul Town.
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For the hundreds of people gathered at the Seikhor Ground, it was a kaleidoscopic experience witnessing a mosaic of Tangkhul cultural grandeur which was triumphantly displayed during the weeklong extravaganza.
Many scintillating cultural dance performances by troupes from different western villages like Talui, Teinem, Ringui and Somdal villages were displayed, apart from Fashion Parade and exhibiting myriad talents by 13 individuals during the 'Zingtun Got Talent' show.
As part of the mega event, in depth discourse on both temporal and spiritual aspects of present day western Tangkhul society was held, apart from literary meet, sports meet and entertainment programs.
The conference theme ' Change Master' was explained by Rtd Chief Justice WA Shishak.