The Kohima Aliba Senso Telongjem (KAST) celebrated its Golden Jubilee under the theme “Sobaliba Arongtsüngshi” (Cultural Renaissance) at NPWD Rest House, Upper PWD Kohima on 23rd April 2022.
Dwelling on the theme ‘Sobaliba Arongtsüngshi”, Talitsüngba Ao who was the main speaker, said, “Our mother tongue is a part of our culture; so it is an internationally implemented right passed by the United Nation giving the right to speak on one’s own mother tongue in one’s country or place except for some legal, medical, scientific terms, etc.”
Stressing on the changes that are taking place, he said “a lot of our cultural practices and beliefs of the past have been changed since we adopted Christianity and also due to positive laws being passed by the government.” He said today many are confused with customary laws because “we are not aware of the special laws that protect our customary law but follow the different laws passed by the government for others which clash with our customary law.”
Rtd. Director of Agriculture, I. Panger Imchen who also spoke on the occasion said that Aliba village is a rich and prosperous land that has produced many outstanding personalities in the field of education, different professions, NBSE toppers, etc. He described the people of the village as hardworking and having responsibilities. He also congratulated the KAST for attaining its 50 years Golden Jubilee.
Words of appreciation were also delivered by Aliba Village Council Chairman, Imlinungba Jamir; President Chungtia Union Kohima, I. Moa Longchar, and Kinunger Union Kohima, Imkongsanen. Greetings were also proposed by Aliba Union Mokokchung Town and Dimapur Aliba Senso Telongjem. A folk song was presented by the Kosasanger Putu, Kohima Unit, and poetry was recited by Akumtila Imchen and Moasanen Pongen.
The KAST Golden Jubilee Souvenir Booklet was released by Talitsüngba Ao during the function.