Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 13 2008:
THE THADOU Christianity Centenary Committee today celebrated the hundredth year of the Thadou Christianity with a grand function held at Motbung ground in
Senapati District.
The day was celebrated in the memory of Late Ngulhao Thomsung who was the first Thadou man baptized to Christianity on the 20th January, 1908 .
He was honoured by bestowing him the title of Father of Thadou Kuki Literature on the occasion.
A centenary stone was also laid at the Motbung ground and the place was christened Centenary Avenue.
Representative of Christian Baptist, USA, Dr Fredrick Downs unveiled the Centenary Stone donated by chairman of Hill Areas Committee and MLA Thangminlien Kipgen, Saitu A/C MLA Haokholet Kipgen and Chandel A/C MLA Thangkholun Haokip.
Different choir groups representing various communities presented choirs in praise of Lord Jesus Christ.
Cultural troops also performed traditional folk dances.