Dr Hovithal Sothu addressing cultural- cum- literary & annual sports meet 2024 on October 4.
Kohima, October 4 (MExN): The Oriental College Kohima today kicked off its cultural cum literary & annual sports meet 2024 with Dr. Hovithal Sothu, Project Director, Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA) as the special guest.
The event, to continue till October 9, aims to foster creativity, teamwork and sportsmanship among the students. Gracing the opening ceremony, Dr. Sothu emphasized the significance of embracing and respecting one’s own culture, stating that “by loving and respecting your own culture, you learn to respect others as well.”
He also encouraged students to not only excel academically but also to strive for excellence beyond the classroom. He urged upon them to embark on a journey of self-discovery, to search within themselves, and uncover their unique talents and hone them.
By doing this, he added that society will no longer have mediocre individuals, but rather individuals who are the best in their respective fields. The opening ceremony was chaired by Nito Khulu, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science.
Vikeyienuo Rutsa, Assistant Professor, Department of Tenyidie pronounced invocation while welcome address was delivered by Dr. Khriereizhünuo Dzüvichü, Principal, Oriental College. The programme also witnessed special performance from Eastern Cultural Troop while vote of thanks was proposed by Akhrieno Chietsu, Assistant Professor, Department of English.