Chizami Students' Union officials and others during the celebration of its 75th anniversary on December 21.
Phek, December 21 (MExN): Chizami Students’ Union (CSU) celebrated its 75th anniversary on December 21. According to a press release received here, Chizami Students’ Union was established in 1946 by Goyiepra Kenye, the first graduate among the Chakhesangs.
The celebration held with the theme, ‘educate, empower, inspire’ started with the unveiling of the anniversary plaque and unfurling of union flag. The event was plastic-free, and all the presents given out were organic.
The speaker KG Kenye, MP, Rajya Sabha, who is also the son of Goyiepra Kenye the founder President of CSU, shared about how we as a community do not live in isolation but as an integral part of the greater Naga Family “which are closely knitted together as belonging to the same Ethnic stock.” He mentioned how, “On the whole, the Chakhesang community is marching ahead progressively and decisively which is highly commendable and holds a promising future for our prosperity for which we praise the Almighty God whose invisible hands have guided us since inception”
In the presidential address, Wetshete Thopi emphasized on the need to maintain a balance between modern education and traditional knowledge systems so that we do not lost out completely on the indigenous values. For this, he urged the gathering to revive and relearn the age old traditional values handed down to us by our fore parents alongside the modern education.
The Extravaganza Night showcased fun activities where ZT Slingshot made a special appearance. Various participants along with the Jubilee Choir sang “We Are the World” as the celebration came to a close.
