Officials and participants of CCLB’s seminar at Chozuba on September 20.
Kohima, September 21 (MExN): The Chokri Chakhesang Literature Board (CCLB) organised the first phase of one-day seminar on ‘Chokri Jü Mu Küsӧzhoko’ (Chokri language and it’s usages) on September 20 simultaneously at Vamuzo Memorial Hall, Chozuba Town for Chozuba Range and at CPO Conference Hall Phek Town for Phek area.
The seminars aimed at promoting Chokri language in Chokri speaking areas draws enthusiastic participation from all village councils, school teachers, Church representatives and student bodies.
The attendance at Chozuba with 112 in number and 85 participants in Phek demonstrated collective commitment to literary and cultural preservation.
The seminar featured presentations by resource persons on the status of language development, emphasizing ongoing efforts and challenges in sustaining the linguistic heritage.
The talks also centered on the importance of mother tongue while reflecting on one’s cultural identity and strategies for language preservation and promotion, aligning with different language policies.
Community leaders underscored the urgent need for language development while appealing for increased Government intervention to support these initiatives.
Participants engaged in meaningful dialogue about fostering and safeguarding linguistic heritage of the Chokri language.
The seminars marked significant steps towards promoting the language and active community participation.
The second phase of seminar for Chokri Area and Centre Chakhesang will be announced after heavy monsoon subsides and road conditions improved, according to Vedukho Shijo, media secretary CCLB.
