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“Remembering a legend” concert

November 14, 2011 | by admin

Changtongya Town Social Awareness Forum (CTSAF) had organised Late T.S. Yanger memorial tribute concert at Changtongya town on November 10 with the theme “Remembering a Legend”.

Temsuwati, addl. development commisioner, planning and co-ordination who was the chief guest, appreciated the organizers for paying rich tribute to Late T.S Yanger who led an exemplary life through his short life and exhorted the youth to follow in his footsteps. 

Other dignitaries present were Mayanglima, Member Secretary, Nagaland Legal service and Authority, and Limasunep (IPS) 2nd Commandant NAP, Alichen, Mokokchung.

Invocation prayer was said by Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger, Executive Secy. ABAM, and Chubawati Chang, SDO (Civil) Changtongya delivered the welcome address.

The evening was brought to life by the melodious rendition of songs composed by the legend and presented by his friends I. Anungba Sanglir, Lipok Longkumer and his son I. Akum Longkumer. 

Special songs in remembrance of Late Yanger were presented by Watila Jamir, Moainla Jamir, Tiameren Aier, Samaro, Terotonaro and Mejen Sangpang.

The evening saw a huge turnout of the citizens of Changtongya and the neighbouring villages along with Late Yanger’s family members and his old friends. 

The organisers released a CD album composed and sang by Late T.S.Yanger reproduced by Lipok Longkumer as a tribute to the legend.

Atiba Jamir proposed the vote of thanks on behalf of the organising committee and expressed profound gratitude to all the dignitaries, the artists and all individuals who had contributed their time, ideas and also helped monetarily in making the concert a grand success.

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