Invitees, officials and participants during the public function organised by Chuchuyimlang Kaketshir Telongjem at Anü Mai Amphitheatre on October 9.
Mokokchung, October 10 (MExN): Chuchuyimlang village celebrated the 5th Noble Deeds Day on October 9 in remembrance of late Padmashree Natwar Thakkar on his 91st birthday.
In 2019, Chuchuyimlang village declared this day as the Noble Deeds Day, to honour Natwar Thakkar’s over 63 years of selfless service, ever since he moved to Nagaland as a young man in early 1955.
‘Every year, the day is marked with the villagers engaging in various charitable, voluntary or positive affirmative actions to make a fellow being or the community better off. This is the community’s way of repaying Thakkar’s selfless work of a lifetime aimed at uplifting the socio-economic condition of the less privileged section of the society,’ CKT President, Sentirenba and General Secretary, Moawapang stated in a press release.
Apart from the various noble deeds performed by individuals and organization, a public function was organized by Chuchuyimlang Kaketshir Telongjem (Chuchuyimlang Students Union) at Anü Mai Amphitheatre with the participation of entire village community and invitees from neighbouring villages. The event was also attended by people from different parts of the country joining in virtually.
The function was marked by speeches delivered on the life and works of Padmashree Natwar Thakkar by prominent personalities including Guru Chubatozung, senior member Chuchuyimlang Village Council, Marsanen, President of Langpangkong Tzukong Mungdang, Rev T Lima, Pastor, Chuchuyimlang Baptist Church, Dr Aotoshi, Managing Trustee of the Nagaland Gandhi Ashram and R Lanuyanger, Advisor, Chuchuyimlang Students Union.
Other highlights were Scripture reading and special prayers, costume competition themed “Best portrayal of Padmashree Natwar Thakkar and his wife Padmashree Lentina Thakkar”, and presentation of a specially composed song by Merinjung, Associate Youth Pastor of Chuchu Town.
