Mhathung advises Lotha students to safeguard their tradition

Advisor of Horticulture & Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan on Friday, advised students of the Lotha community to safeguard their identity and tradition.
Speaking as special guest at the two-day golden jubilee celebration of the Dimapur Lotha Students’ Union (DLSU) at Dimapur Government College auditorium on the theme, “envisioning radiant posterity”, Mhathung exhorted the youth to be proud of their identity, culture and tradition.
While unfurling the DLSU flag, the advisor remembered the pioneers who contributed towards the union and described jubilee as a time to remember the pioneers, their visions and deeds which he said, should be passed on to the next generation.
Stressing on the theme, he stated that DLSU must envision that God will bless them and the community to go forward. He also spoke on the importance of speaking one’s own language and that people should not forget their roots since it defined who they were and where they belonged.
Challenging the members and students of the community, the advisor urged upon them to learn to respect one another, love each other and stand as one for the community in order to progress. He also encouraged them to be ambassadors by living and practicing what the community was known for, which is “the land of plenty”.
Mhathung also advised the student community to make the best use of their time by preparing to choose their path in a direction that will define their future.
“There is no short cut to success, one needs to work hard, be committed, dedicated and inculcate knowledge and wisdom for learning is a continuous process”, he stated.
At the programme, greeting note was delivered by Lotha Eleo Ekhung, Dimapur, chairperson Thechano M Kikon and Lotha Youth Organisation Dimapur (LYOD) president Nzanbemo Humtsoe, invocation was offered by Borlengri Lotha Baptist Church pastor, Rev. Arhonthung Odyuo and welcome address was delivered by organising committee, co-convenor Wobenthung Humtsoe.
Highlights of the programme included song by jubilee choir, pioneers of Lotha community, HSLC and HSSLC merit students of the community were felicitated.
The programme was chiared by Kaka Lotha and Mhabemo Kithan.
Later, vote of thanks was delivered by DLSU magazine secretary Julli C Yanthan and benediction was offered by Senjum Baptist Church, Roland T Ngullie.
The celebration will culminate on October 15, with deputy chief minister Yanthungo Patton as chief guest in the morning session and advisor of Information Technology, Science & Technology, NRE, Mmhonlumo Kikon as special guest in the evening session.