Dr Nicky Kire and others with children of BMSCH on November 14 in Kohima.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | November 15
The IDEAL (IW) Charitable Society of Bright Morning Star Children Home (BMSCH), Kohima conducted a series of events as part of the celebration of Children’s Day.
The first event took place on October 30 which was the first audition round for solo gospel singing contest wherein 25 children participated. The judges for the singing competition were Aleno, Superintendent, BMSCH; Vetso Tunyi and Ruokuo Angami.
The chief judges included Praveen Paul, Advisor, IDEAL (IW) Charitable Society; and Abi Angami, founder President, IDEAL (IW) Charitable Society.
A painting competition was also held on November 8. The judges for the event included Tanja Fitisemanu from Slovenia (Senior Category) and Thepfulhoutuo Angami for junior category.
The results for both the competition was declared on November 14.
Kire calls for focus & determination
The main programme on November 14 was graced by Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire, Advisor, Urban Development & Municipal Affairs. He encouraged the children to focus in the three Ds—Determination, Devotion and Dedication.
Abi Angami said that the series of competitions was organised to mark Children’s Day in order to let the children feel special as everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aleno meanwhile said “it is a special occasion for children and we wanted to give our love and let them know we are there for them and that they are not alone." She informed that similar events will be organised in future as well so as to encourage them in the areas they are gifted with.
The main function on November 14 was marked by dance performance by the winners, fashion show, folk dance, choir etc.
Singing contest winners
Ist - Akhonuo Pfüsenuo; 2nd - Avinuo Ruth; 3rd - Thepfulhoutuo Angami
Drawing competition winners
Ist - Seyiekhrietuo Joel; 2nd - Maria Ashu
