The Mangmetong Senso Telongjem Kohima (MSTK – Kohima Mangmetong Union) held its Golden Jubilee at Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performance Arts (RCEMPA), Jotsoma on October 27 under the theme “Beyond the New Horizon”.
A DIPR report stated that Rev. Dr. Imchayanger, speaking on the topic ‘Beyond the New Horizon’ said “Jubilee celebration is the time for us to look back at the past years and see our weaknesses and the past mistakes we have committed and change ourselves with better visions to achieve our dreams and goals in the years ahead of us.”
Calling upon the youth, he said many of them today were unable to achieve their goals, but they should focus on not necessarily being the best but to be their best.
According to Rev. Dr. Imchayanger, parents can provide good homes, clothes, food and daily needs for their children but many have not taught them moral education and spiritual living as many parents themselves fail to lead such lives. Learning from their parents’ failures, children follow in their footsteps, he added
MLA, Imkong L. Imchen, in his exhortation said that people need to adapt to the changing times. He called attention to the changes of the past 50 years and pointed out that these changes will continue.
Imkong called upon everyone to change their vision, determination, and goals to bring about a change to society and community.
Others who spoke on the occasion were M. Nangshi Jamir, the first president of MSTK; Goan Bura Village Council Mangmetong, Tekanungsang Longchar; president Kohima Ao Union, Chiden Yaden; and Er. Imsuyanger.
A Golden Jubilee Souvenir was also released by Rev. Dr. Imchayanger on the occasion. The program was chaired by Dr. Longri Jamir, the welcome address was proposed by president, MSTK Kohima, N. Tali Imchen and vote of thanks by convenor of the Jubilee Planning Committee, Dr. Imtiwabang Pongener. A special song was presented by Imnalemla Jamir.