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| Photo: Alemtemshi and Gugs Chisi presenting song |
Mosaic “Nurturing Talent” the evening programme of Mon youth expo-cum-Aoleang festival was graced by Alemtemshi Jamir, IAS, ACS & Development Commissioner, Nagaland as a special guest on April 5 at local ground, Mon.
Exhorting Konyak youth to strive hard to be the best in the competitive world, Alemtemshi said, the world was a competitive world and therefore people living in different parts of the world have the same equal opportunity, and youths have to compete with others to survive.
Drawing the minds of the vibrancy of Konyak traditional attires with wonderful colours and designs, he said “ancestors of Konyaks have sharp brains and if Konyaks’ vibrancy of the brains of determination then Konyaks can become one of the fore runners of society in the world.”
He also said, Naga society was a youthful society because 45% to 46% of Naga populace is youth, and this dynamism has to harness for the future development of the state. Calling upon Naga undergrounds to shun any form of violence and factional killings, Alemtemshi and G. Sema, Project Director Music Task Force (YRS) entertained the crowd with a special number ‘Last Night I had a strangest dream’ by Simon and Garfunkal.
He also lifted the hearts of the youth with his all time favourite song ‘Kitang Monger’ with Honly Konyak. Message to the youths was also delivered by Deepali Masirkar, IPS SDPO, Mon; Hawang wangsa President ENSF; Kuwang and Wakiem.
Highlights of the function were: A glimpse of Aoleang Attire and Adornment; Tanhai Indigenous Bamboo ensemble; Indian classical dance by Amei and special numbers by Unu Rha Mee Band; Minphong and Group; David & Phaiba; Honly Konyak and Pelau Konyak. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Ilika Zhimomi, EAC Mon
