\nIn his address, Khekiho stressed on the need to \u201cdevelop our culture\u201d and expressed happiness that the college was \u201cdeveloping\u201d good cultural values and practices.
\nStressing on the need to develop \u201cour culture\u201d that would bind the people and promote unity, Khekiho said that there was a need to \u201cresearch our culture\u201d so that would promote peace and harmony among different communities.
\nThe guest of honour said that \u201cour\u201d culture was inferior to none and that \u201cwe\u201d are more civilized than \u201cthey who considered themselves to be civilized\u201d. Thenucho also stressed on the need to be rooted into \u201cour\u201d culture and traditions. However, he said that all that was practiced in the past cannot be put into practice today but that it should be archived.
\nStating that Nagas has many good things to give the world, Thenucho said that the rest of the world was still to learn so much from the Nagas.
\nThe chief guest and guest of honour were accompanied by former CPO president Pusazo Luruo and other dignitaries. The celebration was also attended by pastors, church leaders, public leaders and well wishers.
\nThe programme was chaired by cultural secretary, BTCSA Onentemjen and god\u2019s presence and blessing was invoked by Dr. Vekutulu L. Veyie. Executive secretary, CBCC Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo said the welcome speech and principal BTC Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah gave a brief introduction of the college.
\nDifferent cultural items were exhibited by CBCC staff, BTC core members, Sumi Fold melody, indigenous dance by CMHSS cultural troupe, Garo couple dance, folk song by CWWS, Mizo dance, Sangtam Dance, Phom folk dance, special item by Manipur students, Assamese dance and folk song by CMCC. Cultural items were followed by traditional games and handicraft exhibition. The cultural Day was followed by cultural night with various programmes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"