Kharam students' meet concludes
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 19, 2011:
The seven-day fifth conference cum cultural meet 2011 of the All Kharam Students' Union, Manipur held at Tuisem village, Senapati district concluded today.
The event under the theme �Unity, Truth and Service� was kicked started from January 13. Students of Laikot Kharam, Laikot Phaijol, Kharam Pallel, Tuisenphai and New Keithelmanbi villages were participated in the event.
The seven day long event was marked by showcase of cultural items of the Kharam tribe and literary competition.
Social worker Ingocha, AK Kom of Komrem Union Manipur, Kerani of Young Horizon Manipur, Sh Darsinkhup, chief of Tuisenphai village, R Samuel, chief of Kharam Pallel and many other leaders of the tribe adorned the dais in the concluding function.
AK Kom, speaking on the occasion reminded Kharam as a small tribe of around 3000 heads residing in the state since the early period by protecting its own culture and traditions.
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They spread over only five to six villages in the hill areas.
However, he urged, though small people of the tribe should not feel weak.
They should live with dignity by protecting its own culture and tradition.
They should work hard and exposed their talent like the Marry Kom who brought laurels of Manipur state.
Social worker Ingocha appealed to the people of the tribe to make fruitful the purpose of holding such a gathering and make a place for the tribe among the more than 43 tribes of the state including seven unrecognized tribes.