Eastern Bible College (EBC) held its 52nd Annual Cultural Day under the theme, “United in Christ” (Gal 3:28), on March 9 at 2:00 pm at its college premises in Bank Colony, Dimapur. The event marked a vibrant celebration of diversity and unity within the college.
Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema, Chairman of Livingstone Foundation International, who graced the event as chief guest, encouraged students to be committed to the mission and responsibilities they are entrusted with to achieve their goals.
He compared their present period of challenges and studies to a time they are crushed to eventually evolve into refined people better equipped for the mission field.
Touching upon the vibrant cultural diversity in the Northeast, Dr. Sema said the tribes of the Northeast are immensely blessed with a rich culture and it is their duty to give back to their tribes and society.
Drawing parallels with the journey of Israelites into the promised land in the wilderness led by Moses, he also cautioned students against complacency and loss of commitment when comforts are temporarily taken away. Instead, he advised them to remain positive amidst trials and look at what God has done for them.
Expounding further on the journey of the Israelites, he observed how a journey that could have been completed in 11 days took 40 years because the Israelites kept complaining despite signs and wonders all through the 40 years in the wilderness.
The major highlight of the programme was the presentation of indigenous games comprising top spinning, cock fight, yarn spinning, spear kick, hop, sling shot, rice husking.
Other highlights of the programme included, opening act by the Sumi tribe, felicitation of the chief guest by EBC principal Rev Dr. Thungdemo Ngullie, folk song by students from Arunachal Pradesh, traditional attire show by different tribes/communities, bamboo dance by the Chin community from Myanmar, and prize distribution.
Earlier, the invocation prayer was pronounced by Rev. Dr. Sebasthan Basumatary, dean of Distance Education, the welcome address was delivered by cultural secretary Wangmong, vote of thanks by assistant cultural secretary Sung Par Chin, and closing prayer by director of Christian Education, Rev Man Bahadur Ghatani.
Comperes of the programme were Veyevo Dawhuo and Roimen Longri.
