Easter Sunday
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 08 2012:
Release of pigeons, festoon and balloons marked the Easter Sunday observance on the theme 'He is Risen' organised today by Manipur Baptist Convention Centre Church at British War Memorial cemetery.
Release of New Testament, translated into different languages, by Area Director No 5 RK Theko and mass prayer were the other highlight of the observance during which pipe Band of 5 Assam Rifles also participated.
Easter marks the commemoration of the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
Meanwhile, 35 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector organised Easter Mela and a cultural competition on the eve of the event at Sajik Tampak.
In all eight teams of Sajik Tampak participated and displayed the rich culture and traditions, informed a PRO IGAR (S) release adding that Twielon and Paldai village teams respectively bagged the first and second prizes.
Prizes were presented to all teams and free ration provided to the villagers.
Village chiefs of 16 villages, youth clubs, ex-servicemen, school teachers and students of Kana area were part of the celebration, it added.