Adventure course
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 06 2016:
Graduation day of the "8th Adventure Course which commenced from September 23 was held today at Manipur Mountaineering Institute, Larndan.
The event was organized under the aegis of Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association (MMTA) .
The function was graced by Director, IPR Meghachandra Kongbam as chief guest, founder president of MMTA Chaoba and chief of Lamdan M Khuripou as guests of honours while MMTA president N Ibungochoubi presided.
Altogether 35 trainees including 8 girls and 32 boys took part in the adventure course.
Out of this, 15 trainees are from Ukhrul.
Speaking at the occasion Meghachandra Kongbam said 'an adventure is an exciting or unusual experience".
It may also be a bold, usually risky undertaking with an uncertain outcome.
Adventurous experiences create psychological arousal which can be interpreted as negative or positive.
It may be activities with some potential for physical danger such as travelling, exploring, mountain climbing, river rafting or participating in extreme sports, added the IPR Director.
He further quoted, Helen Keller 'Life is either a daring adventure or nothing".
Adventure activities can also lead to gains in knowledge.
President of MMTA, N Ibungochoubi spoke on the activities of MMTA.
He said the uniqueness of this adventure course is that 15 boys and girls out of 35 trainees are from Ukhrul.
It is a good chapter of MMTA, he added.
Later, the chief guest distributed certificate to the trainees and simple presents were also given to trainees who excelled in the course.
The 78th Adventure Course will conclude on October 7 .