Advisor of Law & Justice, Land Revenue, TN Mannen and others during the inauguration of the monument hall cum watch tower of Longkumtoshi Pongen at Pongen Salang, Longkhum village on October 24.
MOKOKCHUNG, OCTOBER 24 (MExN): Advisor of Law & Justice, Land Revenue, TN Mannen inaugurated the monument hall cum watch tower of Longkumtoshi Pongen at Pongen Salang, Longkhum village on October 24.
Speaking on the occasion, the Advisor paid rich tribute to Longkhum village for producing many luminaries who have contributed so much for the Naga society in the past and also in the present day.
Citing the example of the legendary warrior Longkumtoshi Pongen, who led his comrade to a resounding victory in the battle of Nokrang, the Advisor challenged the clansmen and women of Pongener clan to shoulder the responsibility of becoming the vanguard towards the path of unity amongst the Ao tribe.
The Advisor also encouraged the gathering to strive for brotherhood and unity amongst the clansmen and villages, leaving aside the temporal division through differing political principles and self centrism as it is the only way forward for the Ao’s and the Nagas towards progress and survival as a race.
Earlier, Rev T Aka Jamir, Pastor LBA dedicated the memorial hall cum watch tower and invocation was pronounced by Zulu Sor, Pastor, NCRC, Longkhum
A brief story on Longkumtoshi Pongen was narrated by Tongpok Pongen (Tatar). Guru T Bendangwati Pongen, President, Aoli Pongen Mungdang and C Angang, Council Chairman, Longkhum, gave the welcome speech.
A traditional song was presented by Mejensanger, Pongen Kidong, Longkhum. Arogotsür, Alichen Baptist Arogo and Tiasola Imchen also presented special songs marking the occasion.
Words of thanks was delivered by Kikum Pongen and Rev L Tia Jamir, Pastor Alichen Baptist Arogo pronounced the benediction. The program was chaired by Ongru & Adenla Pongen.
