The 64th Dapfhütsumia (D Khel) Day 2021 was observed at D Khel ground here, on Saturday.
In his address, special guest of the event, advisor, urban development and municipal affairs, Dr Neikiesalie Nicky Kire conveyed greetings to the members who had gathered to celebrate the day after a lapse of two years. He said there was a need for the educated youth to know which line to pursue their careers as many people often landed up in the wrong profession.
Dr Nicky, who is also a member of the Khel called upon his fellow members for more coordination and understanding as they work together for the welfare of the people. He said unless a group of people met often it would be hard for them to stay closely knitted thus leading to differences, misunderstanding and lack of progress.
Expressing happiness over the free tuition provided by members of the youth, Nicky said the youth should consider such services as blessings and do it with all their heart.
He said that helping out the lesser privileged children was a noble service, therefore he urged elders to encourage the youth to come up with such activities.
Reminding the people of some good habits they practiced such as being courteous, greeting each other, especially elders at any given opportunity, he urged the younger generations to keep up the same practices as it had inspired people from other states.
Meanwhile, he suggested that his fellow members initiate cleanliness drives in their respective surroundings which, he said, would be an example to others.
He pointed out that many people did not hesitate to dispose their garbage even in public places.
In this regard, he strongly urged the people to discontinue such habits.
Dr. Nicky challenged gazetted officers of the Khel to lead in the habit of carrying waste bins in their vehicles so that they did not litter and at the same time show the rest of the people that one should be responsible of their own hygiene.
The officers, being the educated folks should initiate the move to create a new beginning for the whole village, he stated.
The programme was chaired by D Khel council, vice chairman Khriesatuo Keretsü, welcome address was delivered by chairman Pelesielie Khezhie, secretary report was given by general secretary Ketounei Kire while joint secretary Keduoneiu Sachü proposed the vote of thanks.
Khedi Baptist Church, pastor, Dr Ruokuovilie Sachü invoked God’s blessings, special numbers were presented by Dziesekhrienuo Keretsü and Neikuolie Khezhie while Kikruneinuo Kire and friends presented a folk song.
More than 1,500 members of the Khel including guests came together to observe the day.