Imphal, November 19 2010: Students of Liangmai community had their day at Hotel Classic today in Imphal with resource persons in the programme stressing on the issues confronting the community.

Liangmai students from both college and university levels participated in the "interaction programme" organised by the tribe's students' body, the Liangmai Naga Katimai Ruangdi (LNKR), Imphal unit.

Speaking on the occasion as a resource person, K.Daimai, Joint Director (Rtd), Tribal Research Institute (Govt of Manipur), highlighted the culture and origin of the Liangmai community.

K.Daimai dwelt on the book written by him called "Chabang Khadi Talung Zai" which gives in depth materials on Liangmai culture and its origin.

He specifically spoke at length on Liangmai culture and its origin saying the younger generation should know more about it.

Another resource person, Adibo Newmei, lecturer (Selection Grade) of Modern College, Imphal, cautioned the gathered youth not to get swayed away by city-leisures but to always remember their hard-toiling parents back home in remote villages who have strugglled to support their childrens' education.

Adibo Newmei urged the participant students to come out of their cocoon and start taking part in various activities outside the Liangmai community.

Dr Pouchunbou while encouraging the Liangmai youth opined that students can excel without depending much on their parents.

He said that the youth in the West over 18 years are no longer dependent on their parents.

Dr Pouchunbou also shared his experiences as a college student.

Poudikhonbou Pamei, a member of Union of Evangelical Student of India (UESI) also shared his feelings with the participants in the programme.

He termed today's occasion as a rare event as a key initiative towards bringing the youths together in building a constructive society.

Poudikhonbou Pamei exhorted that frequent interaction programmes as of today's should be organised often.

He, however said the tear of God is the first step for everything.

Rev.Mathew Thiumai, Pastor of Liangmai Baptist Church, Imphal gave references to the Bible and spoke at length on the importance of obeying God's words.

LNKR, Imphal unit president Ch.

Majibuibou gave the vote of thanks.

In the course of the programme, the participants freely posed questions to the resource persons.

Today's programme at Hotel Classic was a healthy one where many participants were elated and enlightened with the nature of the very nature of the programme and the unique ambience of the venue.

The organisers of today's programme said more such events will be organised in the near future with the help of the Liangmai community elders.

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