Liwa Sarei village gate inaugurated
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, December 24 2022:
The inauguration cum dedication programme of Liwa Sarei main gate was held on Saturday at the entry point to the village.
The dedication prayer was led by reverend Th Rockson Monsang, former Youth Secretary MNBCA and Old Testament (OT) Bible Translator.
Chief of Liwa-Sarei Ts Ngamtin and Pastor of Liwa-Sarei Baptist Church G Khartu attended the traditional Suwng Ethar Emhong' (Erection of New Village Gate) on the eve of Christmas.
The dedication programme was also attended by women church leaders, village authority leaders and elders of the village.
Ts Ngamtin, in his short speech, recounted the history of Liwa-Sarei village and its establishment at present site in 1929 after migration from old Meeleen village because of conversion to Christianity.
"It's a historic day in the sense that the village could erect the main village gate after many years with the grace of God" .
It may be mentioned that Liwa-Sarei village in Chandel district one of the largest producers of guava fruit with a festival dedicated the fruit conducted every year and attracting visitors from different parts of Chandel and outside.