Oklong to host sports meet cum homecoming
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 15 2011:
The oldest Zeliangrong village and one of the historical hamlets, Oklong village in Senapati district is set to host the 10 days sporting extravaganza of the Liangmei tribe from January 11 to January 20 .
This has been announced by the president of Liangmai Sports Association, Dara Newmai and vice president Stephen Chawang following a meeting of its Central Executive Committee.
Young sportspersons from Assam, Manipur and Nagaland drawn from the Zeliangrong tribe will participate in the sports meet which is held once every three years.
To elicit positive response from the Liangmai people settled across the States of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, the Central Executive Committee of LSA has been mobilising the people and to many, the sports meet would be some sort of a home coming, as Oklong is the oldest Zeliangrong village.
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The Zeliangrong tribe, consisting of the Zeliang, Liangmai and Rongmei settled at Oklong after their dispersal from Mekhel village, making Oklong village one of the biggest settlements with 7777 houses at one point of time, as per Zeliangrong folklore.
Apart from sports, cultural shows and musical nights will be staged during the event with the opening ceremony scheduled for January 11 after the delegates arrive on January 10 .
A rock concert will follow on January 14 and cultural extravaganza will be staged on January 15 .
The sports meet will wind up on January 20 and departure will be on January 21 .
The primary objective of the sports meet is to create a sense of togetherness and belongingness amongst the Zeliangrong people in general and the Liangmai community in particular.
Unity will be the clarion call.