Coronation ceremony of Japhou chief held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, December 07 2023:
The coronation ceremony (Eruwng Pham Eka) of the chief of Japhou village, W Hemasing Monsang was held on Thursday at the Japhou village community hall in an event hosted jointly by Japhou village authority and family members of W Hemasing.
Chandel MLA SS Olish Lamkang, retired CEO of ADC Chandel Ts Kothar and DC Chandel Mayanglambam Rajkumar attended the programme as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
During the ceremony, Sirti Upa Ruh (Monsang Tribe Union) president Ng Benithan presided over the customary oath-taking, while Japhou Baptist Church, MNBCA, pastor reverend Sh Shrimon led the blessing prayer.
In her address, SS Olish extended congratulations to W Hemasing and conveyed best wishes on his elevation to the post of village chief.
She encouraged the new chief and his team to work collectively for the progress of the village, Japhou Bazar, and the surrounding areas.
Mayanglambam Rajkumar emphasised the importance of maintaining cleanliness in Chandel district headquarters and suggested relocating the current waste disposal site for the benefit of public health.
JVA Lula cum secretary Ng Longly moderated the programme, which included congratulatory notes, gift presentations, special performances, and Monsang folk songs and dances.
The event saw the attendance of numerous chiefs, public figures, and religious leaders from Monsang and neighbouring Naga villages in Chandel district.
Expressing gratitude, W Hemasing thanked all the leaders and well-wishers for their moral and prayer support during the programme.