The Nagas Student Union in Mumbai celebrated its 52nd Annual Nagas Meet Cum Freshers Day on October 16 with a grand event that brought together Nagas from various walks of life. The celebration was marked with a plethora of activities and inspiring speeches that highlighted the importance of unity, diversity, and hard work within the Naga community.
This year’s theme , “Retracing Our Roots,” encouraged attendees to reflect on their cultural heritage and identity and never forgetting the connection they hold with each other.
During the formal session, Guest of honor Dikshit Gedan, delivered an insightful speech emphasizing the significance of acknowledging the diversity within the Naga community and recognizing each other’s fellow tribes and being aware of the advances in the community and never straying away from it.
Guest speaker Shelehu Pao, meanwhile, captivated the audience with his words of wisdom, stressing the importance of hard work, perseverance, and faith in God to achieve one’s dreams. He also spoke about the value of family, cherishing one’s parents, and staying connected with them.
The Introduction of freshers took place, with Mr. James Lana, NSUM’s advisor, offering a heartfelt prayer for the newcomers. The formal session concluded with a closing prayer by Dr. Johnson, followed by a sumptuous dinner for all attendees.
The informal session witnessed performances, including songs by guest artists KL Pamei and a rising rapper, Aiden Young. A stunning traditional fashion show showcased the rich Naga fashion as well as its complimenting blends with western elements. Many other talents performed in the session.
One of the event’s highlights was the crowning of the Miss and Mister Fresher, where Happy Rose Lanah was crowned as the Miss fresher while the title of Mister fresher was given to Mr. Truvi Rhi. Following thorough interviews conducted by three esteemed judges, the winners were chosen based on their confidence, personality, clarity in their goals and aspirations and the level of prompt wits they emitted in their answers.
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The event concluded with words of gratitude delivered by Thujolu Phesao, the Information Secretary of the Nagas Student Union. Attendees left with a stronger sense of community and the importance of preserving their cultural heritage.
The 52nd Annual Nagas Meet Cum Freshers Day in Mumbai was a resounding success, bringing together the Naga community to celebrate their roots, diversity, and aspirations. The event served as a reminder of the strength that unity and cultural preservation bring to the Naga people.
The event commenced with an invocation led by a NCF pastor, Hamyan Phom, setting the tone for the day’s proceedings. The welcome address was delivered by Zachano Tsopoe, the General Secretary of the Nagas Student Union Mumbai.
About Nagas Student Union Mumbai
The Nagas Student Union Mumbai is a dynamic organization that aims to promote Naga culture, unity, and education among Naga students in Mumbai. Established in 1971, it has been working tirelessly to foster a sense of community and belonging among the Naga students in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai. It is not only limited to interests of Naga students in Mumbai but also working people and Nagas in general who come here for a myriad of reasons. In a nutshell, it is a welfare union body run by students.
