Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 10:
The five day long seventh general conference cum cultural festival of Liangmai Naga Katimai Ruangdi (All Liangmai Naga Students� Union - Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) got off to a colourful start at Piulekluang village of Tamei sub-division in Tamenglong district today.
The inaugural ceremony was held with Lok Sabha MP Mani Charenamei, MLA Samuel Jendai and president of Zeliangrong Union (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) D Dikambui as the chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.
The main highlight of the inaugural session was traditional method of lighting fire with display, presentation of cultural dance based on war themes, rendition of folk songs and music and unfurling of LNKR flag by the chief guest and witnessed by representatives of several LNKR units including from Assam and Nagaland.
In his address, the MP stated that cultural and identity are the two most important instruments for sustenance and to ensure the pace of development in the society.
Mani Charenamei also stressed on constant communication among the people in enhancing development of the area.
He also unveiled a memorial stone at the conference venue besides donating Rs 1.5 lakh to the programme organiser and host village.
Speaking on the occasion Samuel Jendai highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the Zeliangrong community called upon the students to enact their role positively to preserve the cultural heritage and to restore the prestige of the Zeliangrongs.
The MLA also donated Rs 5000 to LNKR.
The cultural festival being held under theme of �Our Culture Our Identity� will continue till February 11.