The season of growth was celebrated in the form of Spring Fest, the second of its kind in St. Joseph\u2019s College, Jakhama, with an ardent desire to achieve unity among the various Naga tribes on March 7. \nThe programme witnessed a fusion of cultural troupes with their elegant and captivating steps which rejuvenated thoughts to the roots of our beginning. The loud drumbeats echoed the messages of the ancestors to the present time and one could feel the call for integrity.
\nFather Abraham Lotha, College principal, in his receiving address, welcomed the chief guest, Vipralhou Kesiezie, Director of SCERT, Kohima.
\nThe chief guest conveyed the message that every student is different, emphasising that every student has a treasure inside waiting to be explored and discovered. He also deliberated on the power of the youth with regard to the recent happenings in Dimapur and directed the students to use this immense power for the right purposes.
\nAfter the fest was declared open by the chief guest, a series of competitions followed including folk dance, contemporary dance, Naga wrestling and beat contest. The programme also included a special appearance by Shalo Kent, singer & producer. Zaren Mhabemo, a classical guitarist and the Director of the Life Music Academy\/ Music Education Foundation, and DA Chasie, a classical guitarist and a Music Educator, were part of the celebration as special guests. Lt. Col. PD Bishit was part of the celebration.
\nHelpline Travels & Tourism, a Lumding (Assam) based travel agency, was the main sponsor of the fest. The co-sponsors of the fest were Atu Zumv\u00fc, SDPO, Kohima, Thepfusalie Thomas, OC. South Traffic, Kohima, Teisovi Gerard Meyase, Assistant Professor, Science College, Jotsoma, and NV Press, Kohima.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"