Source: The Sangai Express / Addie Chiphang
Ukhrul, December 14:
The Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) has turned 75 today and the Platinum Jubilee celebration has kicked-off amidst much fanfare.
The 75th anniversary of TKS is to be observed from December 14 to 17 under the theme, "Our Future, Our Responsibility" which also marks the biggest event/celebration of the year 2007 in Ukhrul District.
The three day celebration will be participated amongst others by Wungmareo Shaiza, IAS (retd) as the chief guest and Mani Charenamai MP (Outer) and Keviletuo Kiewhuo, vice president Naga Hoho as presidium members MLAs Wungnaoshang Keishing, Dr Khashim Ruivah and Danny Shaiza will be the guests of honor while Imchatoba Imchen, president NSF, Samson Remai, caretaker, UNC and Paul Langhu president ANSAM will be the special invitees.
Justice Wungzan Shishak, Chairperson, Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) and Ramnganing Muivah, IAS, Jt.
Secretary & Chief Vigilance officer, CPWD will be the main resource persons during the said celebration.
Other attractions of the celebration are entertainment programme by Confederation of Tangkhul Artists (COTA), exhibition cum sales, indigenous choreography, folk dance exhibition, tug of war, bamboo pole climbing and fashion parade.
As a gesture of cooperation and support all the shops in Ukhrul town had their stall white washed and donned the sign TKS 75 while taxis put on yellow flag to mark the occasion.
On the other hand, in a solemn function president of Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) Jordan Pheiray released TKS 75 theme song at its office yesterday.
The video album features prominent Tangkhul artises including, Thangmeiso Shinglai, Singrala, Kingsword, Pearson, Ateo Zimik, Source Akui, and J.Strive.The album was produced by the confederation of the Tangkhul Artists in collaboration with the Organising committee of TKS 75 to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee celebration of TKS.