Dimapur, May 22 (MExN): In an effort to establish a common platform, a get-together for the people of the north-eastern states of India, who are currently residing in the United Kingdom, was recently held on May 17, 2009 at Greenwich, London.
In a memorable and fun filled afternoon, many people including families from different communities of the north-eastern states came together and openly shared a multitude of experiences and information among the individuals and as a group. There were families and individuals from the Mizo, Naga, Kuki, Hmar, Meetei, Zomi and other communities. Many of them residing as artists, professionals, businessmen, students, etc. were overwhelmed by how close these communities were and how much they could learn and understand from each other in just one evening.
James Vaiphei on behalf of people from North-Eastern states of India in UK, in a press release said that everyone was grateful to Lein Gangte and Sangke Konyak for initiating and organising such a memorable, yet important event. “Everybody agreed the importance of such gatherings at least every few months and is planning in the near future where families and individuals from the region can come together and share the many different culinary delicacies along with the colourful cultural items,” James also added.
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