Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu and other during cultural session of PSU on December 30.
Our Correspondent
Phek | December 30
A two day long 63rd general session- cum- cultural dance competition of Phek Students’ Union (PSU) concluded today at Phek village under the theme “Cultural identity in modern context.”
Gracing the cultural session, MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu spoke on the topic “Cultural identity in modern context.”
“No doubt, preservation of culture occupied prominent position. Yet, a time has come to identify the good and bad ones,” Azo said.
He lamented that a good tradition like honesty and hospitality seems to be fast disappearing.
He further asserted that, “we must put God first in all aspects of our life only then our goal would be achieved.”
Azo continued that there is always room for improvement and that “we must perpetually endeavor and strive to do better.”
PSU president Tuku Venuh acknowledged the pioneers of PSU.
He stated that the Union has undergone various changes, morally, socially, economically and politically over the last 63 years.
He asserted that we live in a bewildering world and constantly confronted with various elements, new ideas and concepts.
In this, he urged the students not to be carried away but rather meet the challenges confidently.
He congratulated the newly inducted PSU president Vepo Soho and other office bearers and further appealed the seniors, village leaders and other organizations to uphold and take the Union to greater heights.
Kuzhoniecho Keyho, chairman Phek Village Council paid tribute to Lt. Huvekhuyi Keyho and thanked the family members for donating cultural dance competition trophy which have served as the basis for cultural enthusiast to compete for the trophy and at the same time expressed gratitude to other prize sponsors.
He stated that culture is disappearing at a very fast pace with wide range of indigenous sports on the verge of extinction except Naga wrestling.
He challenged the young generation to work for revival of the rich culture and traditions.
Sharing greetings, Wehiwu Mekrisuh, president Losami Students Union challenged the students to work for refinement and preservation of the culture.
Stating that our culture stand in direct conflict with the rapid advancing western culture, he said “Cultural development is impossible without education,”
Education create curiosity, new ideas and vision which are essential for human development and advancement,” he said.
Ketouzou Khel emerged as the winner of the cultural dance competition and Old Town Khel as runner-up.
Earlier, the cultural session was chaired by Venyi Soho while Vesito Venuh, pastor Phek Village Baptist Church invoked God’s blessings. Statistical report was given by Hukuyi Venuh.
In the valedictory session, Dr. Zhokho Venuh, principal Capital College of Higher Education Kohima spoke on the topic “Adapting to the new education system.”
He highlighted the new system of education that has been inducted in the present system of education and further stated that we are in the stage of transition.
The two year pandemic ensued lockdown, which has compelled us to adopt the online mode of education which will soon become the norms of education, he said.
The valedictory session was chaired by Tsipolii Vero. The session concluded with vote of thanks by PSU finance secretary Tsito Huire.
