The Zelome Welfare Union Kohima (ZWUK) celebrated its 25th Anniversary at SIRD Auditorium Kohima on Saturdayunder the theme “Embracing Legacy, Envisioning Progress.”
Gracing the occasion as the special guest, Nagaland’s power & parliamentary affairs minister KG Kenye expressed deep concern over a declining trend in certain good qualities and traditional virtues in modern society.
“We are fast losing something which our forefathers/ancestors closely associated with, i.e honesty. We are losing our best virtues and characters,” he regretted.
Describing honesty as the most valued virtue, Kenye stressed on the need to re-cultivate reliability, integrity and honesty.
Chakhesang Hoho Kohima president Dozhohii Tunyi and Zelome Village Council chairman Sasu Krome also exhorted the gathering.
ZWUK president Vipanyi Krome said “This celebration speaks volume about the resilience, unity and vision of our people. It is not just recognition of years gone by; it is a celebration of a journey born out of faith, sacrifice and a shared dream.”
A new team of ZWUK for the tenure 2026- 2027 have been announced with Revikrhu Zholia and Vipulu Domeh as president and general secretary respectively among the others.
The programme was chaired by Daniel Domeh while Neingulie Krome delivered welcome address.
Zelome village is a Poula-speaking Chakhesang community under Phek district.
Presently, ZWUK has a total number of 56 household having a total population of 274 residing in Kohima town.
Nagaland ZWUK celebrates 25th anniversary
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