Dapfhütsumia Students’ Union (DSU) won overall champion in the 29th Spero Meliora 2023 held on Saturday at Kohima Village Council Hall.
Spero Meliora is a platform organised by Kohima Village Students Union (KVSU) and Dolphin Club Kohima where students from all the four Khels of Kohima Village – Tsütuonuomia (T), Pfuchatsumia (P), Dapfhütsumia (D) and Lhisemia (L) come together and compete in various literary competitions and also serves as a platform for students to gain confidence, learn from each other, and interact with like-minded individuals.
The theme for the 2023 event was, “Break the Ice and Steal a March”.
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In the inaugural program on Saturday, Special Guest Kesonyü Yhome, Commissioner and Secretary to Chief Minister, Works and Housing, encouraged all to give importance in preserving the Tenyidie language and emphasized the importance of education in preserving and promoting our language and culture.
He added that the preservation of our ethnic language, culture, and tradition is closely intertwined. Our language is the carrier of our culture and tradition, and without it, we risk losing our unique way of life. It is through our language that we communicate our customs, values, and stories from one generation to the next.
Yhome fondly reminisced about the excitement and camaraderie that he experienced while taking part in Spero Meliora many years back. He emphasized the importance of such events in shaping the character and identity of the younger generation.
The Commissioner said that we must strive to create a positive lifestyle in our society by embracing our language, culture, and tradition and this can be achieved through various initiatives such as promoting language education and organizing cultural event. He stressed that we must also encourage the younger generation to take an active interest in their roots and instil in them a sense of pride for their language and heritage.
Further, Yhome highlighted the need to appreciate and learn from others’ struggles. Emphasizing that no job should be seen as too big or too small, and that everyone should be willing to start small and work their way up, he urged the village council, community leaders, and individuals to come together and support each other in promoting employment opportunities and economic growth.
Keynote address by organising committee Convenor Kethosituo Mepfhüo where he mentioned that “Spero Meliora” is a word derived from Latin word meaning “In hope for better things”. He also highlighted that this program was previously organised by Dolphin Club, Kohima but since 2015, the Club and KVSU have been jointly organising the event with vision for the betterment of the students in the village.
Mepfhüo said that the organisers were happy to see many present leaders from the village including chief guest, Kesonyii Yhome.
He believed the event had eventually evolved positively and created great opportunities and impact on the students live.
The program was blessed with invocation by Pastor, Khedi Baptist Church Kethosenuo Kire, while welcome address was delivered by KVSU President Vilalhou Sorhie.
The program was chaired by Petevilie Keyho and Mengutseinuo Kire.
The winners of the competition in the 29th Spero Meliora 2023 are:
Spelling Bee
1st: Vikeyienuo Solo (TSU)
2nd: Neilakieü Miachieo (LSU)
3rd: Thejatshu-ü Rutsa (PSU)
Quiz
1st: LSU (Ketusezo Yhome and Kezevinuo Agnes Dzüvichü)
2nd: DSU (Thejalazo Sachü and Kekhrieyienuo Kire)
Solo Singing
1st: Khriephrenuo Mere (PSU)
2nd: Sokhrie-ii Keretsii (DSU)
3rd: Avibou Belho (TSU)
Cultural Song
1st: DSU
2nd: TSU
Elocution
1st: Siedzevinuo Rutsa (PSU)
2nd: Mhalesanuo Belho (TSU)
3rd: Nouneser Sorhie (LSU) and Kevikuonuo Kuotsu (DSU)
Essay (Tenyidie)
1st Position: Ketouneinuo Evelyn Whuorie (TSU)
2nd position: Neingurienuo Mere (PSU)
3rd position: Keneisevor Belho (TSU)
Essay (English)
1st position: Mhalelhounuo Khezhie (DSU)
2nd position: Menguneinuo Khruomo (LSU)
3rd position: Keduovinuo Sorhie (LSU)
Painting
1st Position: Menuosenuo Khezhie (DSU)
2nd Position: Neilakieü Miachieo (LSU)
3rd Position: Kethovituo Theünuo (PSU)
Sketching
1st Position: Dziesezo Edward Mechülho (PSU)
2nd Position: Kekuosienuo Sekhose (TSU)
3rd Position: Keneilhoutuo Theünuo (PSU)
Solo Instrumental
1st Position: Vizolenuo Keretsü (DSU)
2nd Position: Seyiesanuo Kire (DSU)
3rd Position: Zevizonuo Rutsa (PSU)
Extempore Speech
1st Position: Mhalelhounuo Khezhie (DSU)
2nd Position: Thejasenuo Belho (TSU)
3rd Position: Seyiephrenuo Rutsa (PSU)
Debate
1st: Kekhrievor Dzüvichü (LSU)
2nd: Seyiephrenuo Rutsa (PSU)
3rd: Thejasenuo Belho (TSU)
