Wi Khe: Khamima Youth of Kigwema Village celebrates Platinum Jubilee
Morung Express News
Kigwema | January 22
Under the theme ‘Wi khe’ (Strive Forward Together), the Khamima Youth Society of Kigwema village celebrated its Platinum Jubilee on January 22 with Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Neikiesalie Kire, as the Chief Guest. Earlier, the inaugural function was held on January 21 with Neitsalie Zhasa, IFS, Principal Secretary, and Chief Patron of the Jubilee as the main speaker.
Zapu-o Zhasa, former Chairman of the Village Council, stated that the village had developed in so many areas in the last 75 years and expressed hope that God will continue to bless the people.
“The world is changing and we need to change with the world,” Dr. Kire exhorting the youth and students in the Khel stated. He reminded how youngsters in the past, despite limited facilities and opportunities, worked hard in the absence of smart phones. However, according to him, the youth today are more privileged but at the same time have numerous distractions. “There is no harm in copying the good things, but we Nagas tend to only copy the wrong things,” he opined.
A crucial point put forwarded was the importance of Sports, which Dr. Kire asserted, should be encouraged. Mentioning that parents in the past discouraged children from indulging in sports because there was no scope for livelihood in sports back then, the minister stated that a good sportsperson, today, earns more than officers.
Further observing that today’s youngsters in Nagaland wear the best branded clothes but their performances do not improve, Dr. Kire lamented that very few Nagas have made it to the national level in terms of sports. Dedication, determination and devotion, according to Dr. Kire, are essential to becoming good sportspersons.
Stressing strongly on giving back to the village and society, the minister mentioned how very often people tend to forget who they originally are after becoming someone or something in the society and urged the gathering to contribute; not just with money but with knowledge, and help our society to change for the better. Putting it as ‘payback time’, Dr. Kire affirmed that these small contributions either in teaching villagers or helping them access opportunities will go a long way to see the required changes in the society.
“Today many elders do not speak the truth due to fear of angering the youth. But the society will only improve when the truth is told. What can you give back to your society?” he concluded with the question for people to ponder on.
Earlier, Er. Vikho-o Yhoshü, MLA, stated that jubilee is a time to celebrate, recall and reflect on the efforts of people who have worked hard and led society, the journey of the society and to review its contribution to the common people. Further, jubilee is also a time to remember that the world that the people shared is not just theirs, but a gift of God, to lighten the burdens of the weaker persons and make efforts towards restoration of human relations, viewed Er. Yhoshü.
The event was chaired by Er. Diethosielie Zhasa, Convenor, Organising Committee.
