Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur, celebrated its annual Cultural Day at the college campus under the theme “Exploring Traditions: Delving into the Roots” on April 25.
DIMAPUR, APRIL 28 (MExN): Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur, celebrated its annual Cultural Day at the college campus under the theme “Exploring Traditions: Delving into the Roots” on April 25.
The event was graced by the presence of GB Kahuto Chishi Sumi, as chief guest, and also by the presence of students from Pranabananda Women's College, Cornerstone College, and Salt Christian College, a press release informed.
Drawing inspiration from the Biblical narrative of Cain and Abel, Kahuto Chishi addressed the students in his speech, exhorting them to live life with conviction and to recognize their responsibility towards themselves and society at large. He emphasized the importance of education as a means for personal growth and rendering service to the society, rather than a merely pursuit for degrees, certificates, and careers.
The festivities of the event commenced with a mesmerizing attire runway, where students belonging to different tribes paraded in their traditional attire. The different tribes also performed a cultural display of folklore songs and dances.
The students also participated in traditional competitions, such as war cry, rice cleaning, and fire making. These events were not only meant for competition and entertainment, but they also showcased the ancestral practices that define the identity of each tribe and culture, the press release stated.
The day highlighted the college’s readiness and commitment to not only preserving but also revisiting the ancestral traditions that define and enrich the people’s tribes and cultures.
