Dimapur, February 23 (MExN): A programme on International Mother Language Day 2017 was held at C-Edge College, Dimapur on February 23. The programme, earlier scheduled on February 21 in the college academic calendar was postponed to Thursday due to the recent situation in the state, informed a press release received here.
It was observed and celebrated with the aim to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and preservation of multi-lingualism through the unrelenting spirit and enthusiasm of the Principal, Dr. Chubatola Aier.
The event had interesting, fun and learning line-up of events such as Word List of the different dialects of the tribes in Nagaland, followed by Elocution based on storytelling in Yimchunger, Sumi and Lotha mother tongue.
A presentation about a romantic Ao folk song that started with “Atem” which was the major highlight – an eulogy which is a practice among the Ao Naga which represents a high introduction where the person introduce oneself drawing lineage from one’s genealogy, ancestry or even extraordinary feats performed and achieved. There was quiz on deep and meaningful words of various Naga tribes which were presented to the students to translate it.
The event was hosted by Vitsusie Savino, Assistant Professor & HOD of Sociology who highlighted the theme of 2017 International Mother Language Day “towards sustainable future through multi-lingual education”.
Significance of Mother Language Day was highlighted by Wapangla Imchen, Assistant Professor & HOD of Management where she stresses on the genesis of ILMD. She also mentioned the importance of observing and celebrating such a day where it is the birth right of every nation and every race to speak in their own language or mother tongue, and that it also helps to preserve all the languages of the world and that the diversity of languages is important to maintain cultural identity and distinction.
The event ended with a special song presentation of hymn in different Naga dialect by the students followed by vote of thanks by Meyatemsu, Asst. Professor & HOD of English.
