Dimapur, April 3 (MExN): The Chen Union Dimapur (CUD) celebrated 20th Aoleang festival at the residence of its treasurer W Wangyuh Konyak, former MP, on April 2. The programme was chaired by CUD President Er. Chenlip Yakha Salymn and General Secretary N Chingkim.
The President of CUD briefed on the importance of the union since its inception in 1996 – providing service towards the cause of the community on all fronts. He acknowledged Nyoing Apong, the winner of Miss Mon 2015 and Threnon, who won Naga Orpheus Hunt S-10, 2015.
He also applauded the treasurer W Wangyuh for serving the Union for the past 20 years in all of its activities and for providing practical and logistic support. Further, the President on behalf of the Union lauded Yamao, BDO for initiating plan for the Chen Village Committee.
The Chief Speaker, Yamao, BDO spoke on behalf of the Minister for RD & REPA, CL John. The minister stressed on celebrating the Aoleang festival as event of renewing and continuing the service of the union towards unity of the community in all causes and feeling of oneness. He also urged the CUD members to work together in all fields and put effort for achievement in every initiative.
The union’s annual general report and finance report was delivered by N. Chingkim and Akham respectively. The resolution of the union was read out by the President.
Also, President of the Chen Area Sheko Khong – Dimapur (CASK-D), Yanon declared the Raffle Draw open. The CASK-D also presented traditional folk song followed by the men’s troupe. The cultural troupe was led by Shaboh, former MLA, who emphasised on the cultural values and traditional characters of the community with the changing world.
The programme ended with mass prayer led by Aowang, Executive member of the Union, seeking abundance of blessing from the Almighty God for the betterment of the Chen community.
