Zeliangrong Solidarity observed in Tamenglong
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Tamenglong, April 02 2015 :
Zeliangrong Union Tamenglong zone on Wednesday observed the 81st Zeliangrong Solidarity Day, locally known as "Chuk Thoiba"/ "Suk Toibe"/ "Chuksumei" at the memorial pillar site near Zeliangrong Baptist Church, Tamenglong District HQs.
Dm Hukhinlak, Vice President, Zeliangrong Union (AMN) graced the occasion as Chief Guest.
In his speech, Dm Hukhinlak said that the forefather Tadangbe of Magulong Village of Tousem Sub-Division as priests had first performed the "Historic Solidarity" ritual according to the Zeliangrong customs on April 1, 1934 at Tamenglong HQs, he recalled.
"As proud descendant of our visionary forefathers, we are all bounded by the 1934 ritual/ Chuksumei to bind united in oneness", Hukinlak said.
Understanding the cause, there should not be enmity among the Zeliangrong brothers but strive for unity, development and peaceful coexistence, he added.
SP Athui, Chairman ZU Tamenglong zone also spoke on the occasion and appealed the Zeliangrong people to have better understanding of the "Chuk sumei" which was practiced by Zeliangrong forefathers with a vision for the growing generation to live.