33rd Heraka Conference held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Dimapur, February 08, 2012:
The 33rd Conference of Zeliangrong Heraka Association, Northeast India was held from 3rd to 5th January at Kepeujung village near Peren town, 80 km from Dimapur.
Total 800 delegates including 200 from Assam and 100 from Manipur attended the conference wherein 400 women delegates joined the function.
The function started with hoisting of Zeliangrong Heraka Flag by the Chief Guest - Som Kamei, Director, North East Zone Culture Council (NEZCC), Dimapur in presence of Ramkuiji, President of Heraka Association (AMN) and Pautanjanji, General Secretary.
This followed the Rehoi - the shouting in traditional manner.
Dr.Krishna Gopalji, RSS incharge of North Est Zone; Atul Jog i/c Kalyan Ashram NE Zone; Pakaj Sinha i/c Vidya Bharati NE Zone and Jagdamba Mall were also present in the function.
Delivering the welcome address President of Nagaland unit Heraka Association, Dr.Wilubo said that Zeliangrong Heraka Association has been tirelessly working for preservation of indigenous faith and culture of Zeliangrong Nagas living in all the three adjoining states.
"We try to live upto the ideals propounded by Rani Maa and Haipou Jadonang" said Dr.Wilubo and informed that a film on Rani Maa has been made to popularize her contribution in achieving the freedom of this country from British yoke and in preservation, protection and promotion of eternal religion and eternal culture of Zeliangrong Nagas.
Dr.Wilubo also recalled that the present Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu also applauded Zeliangrong Heraka Association for its unparalleled contribution in preserving and promoting the cultural identity of Nagas which is fast eroding due to westernization.
Nambange, Atum, Pantanjan, Jagadamba Mall, Atul Jog and elders also spoke on the occasion.
The function was marked by dance and flute competitions.
A colorful procession was taken in Peren town in the evening of 5th January led by Heraka leaders.
The organizers expressed their gratitude to those organizations and individuals who had extended their help-cash and kind for the success of the conference.