Don Bosco Kohima hosts national seminar on ‘culture paradigm’

Former Pro Vice Chancellor, NEHU, Kiremwati (third from left) with others during the national seminar held at Don Bosco College, Kohima on November 1. (DIPR Photo)

Kohima, November 1 (MExN): National seminar on ‘Culture Paradigm-The Pluralistic North East India: Appreciating the diverse culture of North-East India’ was organised by Research Cell and IQAC Don Bosco College, Kohima at Hall-8, DBCK on November 1.

As per DIPR report, former Pro Vice Chancellor, NEHU, Kiremwati, while delivering keynote address said, “Even in a small Nagaland, every different place has its own unique beauty and differently cultured groups have to learn from each other.”

He said “customs and traditions of the people of North East India are so pluralistic, and yet co-existing beautifully like beads of a garland joined together by a strong thread which must have been developed not only by geographical closeness, but more by the each-other’s love and respect in the paradigm of pluralistic culture.”

Kiremwati further commented that exposure to the wider culture of India and of the world results in cultural change where honesty, hard work and other good qualities are giving way to softer way of life. He lamented that if such changes are signals of the new cultural pattern of northeast India, how and where will people stand in times to come.

Kiremwati emphasised the present concept of one country and one language; the education reform in the country; and the looming political uncertainty should attract universities and colleges for serious fearless research.

Retd Principal Secretary, Thepfulhouvi Solo also spoke during the function. Jarani Mao chaired the programme. Vice Principal, DBHSS, Fr Innocent gave the welcome address. Convenor of the Seminar, Dr Lanukumla delivered the vote of thanks.