Platinum Jubilee celebration of Sanakeithel Christian Youth Society kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 03 2011:
Platinum jubilee celebration of the Sanakeithel Christian Youth Society (CYS) has been kicked today in Sanakeithel Baptist Church Hall under Ukhrul Assembly constituency.
Former CYS chairman Makoihui Woleng opened the 75th anniversary celebration by unfurling the society's flag.
The theme of the celebration which continue till September 5 is that youth are light of the world and that youth should spread this light throughout the world in order to build up better societies.
Speaking at the occasion, CYS chairperson Khawungla said that the society was established in 1936.Saying that the society could live for such a long period only because of the god's blessing, Khawungla prayed to the god for his divine guidance so that the society can take up more development programmes in future.
CYS member V Khamrang said that the platinum jubilee is being celebrated so as to invoke god's blessing upon the youth who have the highest potential to bring changes and progress across the world.
A book detailing the history of the CYS since its establishment was also released by Tangkhul Baptist Church Association, youth secretary Tingphami Kengoo.
The main features of the opening function were presentation of hymns in praise of the Almighty and a grand feast with women of the village who have married and gone to different places to live with their husbands.