AR celebrates Advent Christmas
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, December 15 2019:
Sehlon and Joupi Battalions of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted an Advent Christmas Celebration for the locals of Dingpi region of Khenjoi Block, Chandel district today.
Sehlon Battalion organised the celebration in which a highly energetic and spirited performance was given by young kids of Chapang Bible School who had gathered for the festivities of advent Christmas, said a press release issued by PRO, IGAR.
The event kick started with the Chisling Choirs sung by the school students and teachers followed by advent Christmas feast organised by the Sehlon Battalion.
The day long celebrations also included cake cutting and distribution of chocolates for the entire villages in the area.
The joyous occasion and festivities were attended by 200 students of the area.
The event was aimed at conveying a social message of how happiness is achieved through togetherness and the children of the Dingpi Region showcased this through carols and dance.
The gleaming smiles on the faces of children, elders and Assam Rifles officials present displayed the mutual resolve made by the locals residing in the hill region to propel the remote area into realms of development, peace and tranquillity.
Commandant Sehlon Battalion, during his address to the children, highlighted that the children are the flag bearers of a bright future of Smatal Region and the glimmer of resolve seen in their eyes during the event is testament of the future that is in store for the region filled with joy, prosperity and bliss in times to come.
Meanwhile Joupi Battalion conducted a cultural programme where in a total of 500 villagers of Joupi Battalion area of responsibility attended the event.