Rajya Sabha MP, KG Kenye and others after unveiling monolith of the 70th general conference of CSU at Kütsapo on January 17.
Our Correspondent
Kütsapo | January 17
Nagaland’s lone Rajya Sabha MP, KG Kenye today urged students to be assets and contribute back to the great human community.
Speaking at the 70th general conference of the Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) coinciding with the golden jubilee celebration of Kütsapo Students’ Union (KSU) at Kütsapo under Phek district, Kenye stressed on the need to retrospect and look into the lifestyle, culture, traditional values and virtues.
“We have human values to contribute to the international communities,” he said adding that Nagas can show to the world of its age old cultures and traditions and at the same time extend and teach the neighbours and people in other parts of the world.
Referring to advancement of technology along with modernity, westernization, civilization and advancement, he said sometimes we are a little too fast in copying others without differentiating the good.
In this, he said it is time for us to be careful and filter the good while leaving out the rest.
Stressing on the need to adopt honesty, dedication and hard work, he called upon the students to revisit the past and be proud of the rich culture and tradition of Nagas.
He also told the students to be mature and wise and contribute more to the Naga society.
Vevo Sapu, Retired Director Art & Culture, Nagaland in his speech said “We should be proud of who we are. Naga culture has beautifully been crafted and woven into colourful patterns giving us a unique identity compared to other parts of the country.”
Stating that God has given different talents and abilities to different people to use His glory, he said “Spread the message of love and peace through your songs and dances sharing the solidarity of our people.”
He challenged the students to come and unite together through culture, encourage one another, build confidence and achieve greater heights.
Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) President Kekhwengulo Lea also exhorted the gathering while greetings was shared by Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) President Kesosul Christopher Ltu.
CSU President Dode Nakro delivered presidential address. LOC Co-Convenor Vevoyi D. Vadeo chaired the function while welcome address was delivered by LOC Convenor Mutsikhoyo Yhobu.
