With the objective to promote and preserve the distinct customs and cultures, the Aimol Custom and Culture Development Organisation (ACACDO) organised its 1st Foundation Day at Aimol Khullen Village in Chandel District on October 14 2013. The program was graced by Dr. K. Sushila, Deputy Director State Archives as the Chief Guest; Wanneilen Serto, MFS Sub-Treasury Officer Moreh and Ch. Thangkholian Aimol, Assitant Inspector of School ZEO Office Chandel as the Guests of Honour, and Akhup Serto, President Aimol Tribe Union Manipur as the Function President.
While speaking at the program as the Special Guest, C. Doungel, Ex- Minister (Finance) Govt. of Manipur said that all the tribals of the state particularly the different tribes of Chandel District are one family having common origin called Khul/Khur which mean cave. Even though we are practising different customs and cultures, there are several similarities in the customs and culture among the different tribe.
He further said, we should promote and preserve our own customs and culture. And at the same time we must respect the customs and cultures of others as well. The popular integrity slogan of manipur 'eikhoi Chingmi Tammi amatani' would be meaningless if we don't respect the customs and culture of other.
During the program, cultural dances were performed by different tribes like Thadou-Kuki, Maring, Meitei and Aimol in which a large numbers of students leaders, social organisations leaders, village Chiefs also attended the program
Picture Credit :: Gyanand Naorem