International Day of World’s Indigenous People commemorated in Mokokchung

MOKOKCHUNG, AUGUST 9 (MExN): As part of the International Day of World’s Indigenous People observed at New Town Hall, Mokokchung Dr. Lanunungsang, Nagaland University, presented a paper ‘Indigenous people rights to determination’ while Toshila, Lecturer NU spoke on the topic ‘World Indigenous Women- A perspective on Naga Women’. The program was held under the initiative of the Rotary Club of Mokokchung in collaboration with the Ao Senden, Watsu Mondang, Ao Kaketshir Mongdang and Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce.

Other highlights of the function was the Mokokchung Chancel Choir presenting three breathtaking choral pieces ‘circle of life’, ‘E Bwana’ and the closing song ‘Son Rosas Pandan’. The Chang Community in Mokokchung also presented a Chang tribal number while an Ao Tribal song was sung by the Ao Sungkum Cultural Club Mokokchung Village. 

Felicitation of the Chief Guest was done by the President AKM Aodangnok and while the DC Imkongtemsu too addressed the gathering. The Keynote address was deliverd by Rotarian N K Assumi (President) and the Master of Ceremony was Rotarian M B Longkumer while the invocation was said by Dr. Chubatola, President Watsu Mongdang. Bendangmayang, President Ao Senden moved the vote of thanks.