The Sirhima Youth & Students’ Union (SYSU) recently celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 incredible years of growth and service. The event was held on 29 December, 2024, under the theme “Half a Century: Towards a Limitless Future,” reflecting the organization’s aspirations for a brighter tomorrow.

The celebration was attended by delegates from far and wide, making it a truly special occasion. The highlight of the event was the unveiling of the Jubilee Monolith by L. Singsit, IPS (Retd.), President of Kuki Inpi Nagaland. Rev. Lamkholun Singson, Youth Secretary of KBAN, pronounced the dedicatory prayer, while Rev. David Vaiphei, ES KBAN, led the invocation and obituary, and Seitinngam Singson, Chairman of SYSU, delivered the welcome note.

L. Singsit, IPS (Retd.), who graced the occasion as the Special Guest emphasized the importance of prioritizing one’s goals and objectives to achieve success. He encouraged the youth to dream big, persevere through hardships, and make conscious decisions. The President of Kuki Students’ Organisation, Nagaland (KSON),Thangjamang, the Guest of Honour released the Anniversary Souvenir and urged the youth leaders to serve their community with love and dedication. He also appealed to parents and elders to continue to be supportive towards the progress of the youths in the society.

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The highlights of the programme included cultural dances by SYSU Cultural Troupe, presentation by Chongboi Singson, General Secretary, SYSU and Jubilee song by SYSU. The Youth Theme was performed by a lyricist and singer, Thangkai Manlun whose powerful high note mesmerised the audience, which was followed with vote of thanks by Kapminlul Chongmun, Convenor Jubilee Committee.

The days session programme came to an end with a prayer by Lhunlam Thomsong, Pastor KBC, Sirhima and a grand Jubilee feast.

The Jubilee night session, the culmination of the celebration was graced by C. Singson, Social Worker and Seikhongam Haokip, Director ADP, SAP Application Support APAC, Global Portal and Workforce as the Spec’al Guest and Guest of Honour respectively. The event also witnessed performances by local Kuki artistes featuring Nengsi Vaiphei, Doumin Khongsai, Kaimang Hangsing and Joseph Thomsong.