Zomi conference underway
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN
Churachandpur, October 25 2013 :
The opening ceremony of the 3rd Zomi Convention ushered with pomp and gaiety here at Lamka Public Ground (south Manipur) on Friday with the ground transforming into a huge cultural party venue as cultural troupes from various ethnic communities, including those from Myanmar showcasing colourful programmes enthralling the crowd.
Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam inaugurated the function.
Phungzathang Tonsing, Minister of Health and Family Welfare; Md Nasir, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Dr Chaltonlien Amo, Chairman of Hill Areas Committee also shared the dais.
T Manga Vaiphei, Chairman, MTDC, Vungzagin Valte, Parliamentary Secretary for Horticulture and CADA, Ginsuahau Zou, MLA, Singhat constituency, Langkhanpau Guite, Chairman, ADCC, Churachandpur district, Mannuamching, CEO, ADCC, Jacintha Lazarus, Deputy Commissioner, Mangokhin Haokip, Superintendent of Police among others were also present on the occasion.
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Speaking on the occasion, Gaikhangam said that the 3rd World Zomi Convention brings a message of love, peace and harmony, brotherhood and impartiality among the different communities in Manipur.
He also released the souvenir and journal of the convention during the function.
LB Sona, chairman of Zomi Council, in his speech said that the Zomi Council during its general assembly on April 23, 2013 unanimously decided to organise the World Zomi Convention taking into consideration the fact that there are thousands of Zomi scattered across the globe, professing Christian faith and therefore it was felt necessary that they gathered together, reason together and discussed the emerging issues, challenges and opportunities of the Zomi.
He said, "This year's edition of the three-day long convention is being oraganised under the theme "Marching on�" and I sincerely hope and pray that the series of worship programmes, seminar and cultural events to be conducted during the convention serve its intended purpose and become a milestone in the annals of the Zomi history" .
Union minister of Road Transport and Highways, Oscar Fernandes, who was invited to the opening function of the convention, could not attend.
In a letter to LB Sona, Oscar Fernandes said he would that not be able to attend the convention due to the announcement of election to the state assembly in five states and other urgent matters coming up in his Ministry that need to be attended.