Mokokchung, September 18 (MTNews):The Naga Students’ Union Bangalore (NSUB) conducted its 51st Annual Freshers cum Nagas’ Meet under the theme “Becoming the Change” on Saturday, 17 September 2022 at India Campus Crusade for Christ, Bangalore.
The event was attended by more than 700 Naga individuals residing in and around Bangalore marking it as “one of the biggest freshers’ meet in the history of NSUB.”
Bendang Yanger, Executive Director of BR Innovations Pvt. Ltd. and Proprietor of BNS Enterprises graced the event as the Chief Guest while Neite Kapfo, Sr. Manager – HR Operations HCL Technologies and Vijay Joseph Kapanee, Assistant Vice President and Head of Financial Analytics, MBB Labs – MAYBANK were present as the Guests of Honor.
The first session was opened by a folk dance from the Tangkhul Naga Welfare Society Bangalore followed by an invocation prayer by Nikato Yeptho, Pastor, Naga Christian Fellowship Bangalore.
Mr. D. Thopulou, President of NSUB during his welcome speech welcomed the gatherings and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the subunits of NSUB for their relentless support and also acknowledged the foundation laid down by the former leaders.
He further stated that the union shall work hand in hand with the Naga fellowships and churches in the city to foster unity and welfare of the Naga people.
Around 100 freshers were present for the event and a blessing prayer for the freshers was given by Rev. Yarngam Muivah, Pastor of Tangkhul Baptist Church Bangalore.
A speech on behalf of freshers was delivered by Jeviholi Swu thanking the family of NSUB and urging the freshers to stay connected with the family and give their best in whatever they do.
Naga students studying in different institutions in the city presented group songs and different folk songs and dances were performed by subunits of the NSUB.
A vote of thanks was delivered by Stoilung Rangteina, Cultural Secretary of NSUB followed by a closing prayer by Wijonbou Dirinamai, Pastor of Liangmai Chrsitian Fellowship Bangalore. The first session was followed by a Naga feast.
The second session of the program included solo and group performances from various Naga Artistes. The contest of Mr. and Miss Freshers of NSUB was one of the special items of theevening. The contest was judged by Vijay Kapanee, one of the Guests of Honor, Songashim Rungsung, Mr. Rubaru India 2020-21 and Gloria Tep, former MTV’s Model.
The titles of Mr. and Miss Freshers were bagged by Elow Kayina representing Mao unitand Aileen Samjaila of the Maram unit respectively. JN Langa Standhope of Poumai and Dindin of Zeliangrong were adjudged for the best traditional costumes title.
The event concluded successfully with a closing prayer by Levi Maheo, Pastor of Mao Fellowship Bangalore.
The event was co-sponsored by Yellow Berry (School of Digital Arts), Cut Mate Academy (Hair and Skin), Hm Artistic Flo (flowers and decors) and Maven Kitchen (Manipuri and Naga cuisine restaurant).
The office of NSUB along with all its subunits expresses its gratitude to all the Nagas in thecity for coming together as one on this joyous occasion. This was the first offline event post-pandemic and was overwhelming to see a huge number of Nagas turning up for the event which was even more than the previous years. Further, the office urges all the Nagas residing in Bangalore to join the family and stay connected.
