Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 23 2009:
14 Mahar Regiment of 59 Mountain Brigade organised a string of activities consisting of musical concerts, cultural programmes and football matches in connection with the celebration of Independence Day at Tamei.
The celebrations started on August 7 spread over one week with the kicking off of football tournament and musical band
competition.
Twenty football teams from Tamei and other villages or youth clubs of Battalion AOR participated in the football tournament.
Four local musical bands got an opportunity to practise with the Army's musical instruments.
The festivities were culminated on August 15 with football final match, musical band competition and cultural programmes.
The occasion was graced by CO of 14 Mahar Regiment, SDO Tamei, chairman, vice chairman Tamei, Pastor and other officials of LNBA, VTC president and Women Forum Tamei president.
The hoisting of the National flag was followed by the soulful singing of National Anthem by school children.