Khangshim village celebrates Golden Jubilee

Our Correspondent
CHANDEL, Jan 25 : Khangshim village in Chandel district celebrated 50 years of its existence on Wednesday.
The Golden Jubilee celebration was organised by the Village Authority under the theme, "God Our Foundation, Refuge and Fortress".
It was attended by Rajya Sabha MP and titular King of Manipur, Leisemba Sanajaoba; Tribal Affairs & Hills Minister, Letpao Haokip and Khangshim village chief Aangshim Tontang as presidium members.
The celebration began with the hoisting of the Golden Jubilee flag by Letpao Haokip followed by unveiling of the Jubilee Monolith by the Minister and Leishemba Sanajaoba.
Cultural songs, dance, releasing of a Jubilee souvenir and presentation of gifts to founders, office bearers & former chiefs of the village were the main highlights of the event.
Addressing the gathering, Leishemba Sanajaoba extended his warm greetings to the people and expressed his joy on witnessing the people of Khoibu clan preserving its identity & culture for so long.
He also stressed on the need to preserve the traditions & culture of the forefathers.
"We must move towards modernization and not westernization", he added.
Letpao Haokip shared that all the indigenous communities of the State should come together to promote peace, prosperity and harmony in Manipur.