Manipur Textile Minister Nemcha Kipgen has strongly advocated enhancing and contributing to a healthier future on the auspicious occasion of C Zoulen Baptist Church, KBC No. 22 and Women Department Diamond Jubilee celebration in Saikul, Kangpokpi district on Thursday.
The minister who joined the people of C Zoulen village in celebrating 60 years of God's marvelous guidance since 1962, attended the momentous occasion as chief guest while Rev James Jangkholen Haokip and Rev Dr Satminlen Khongsai attended as dedicating ministers.
Minister Nemcha Kipgen released the Jubilee Souvenir after unveiling the Jubilee Gate and monolith which were dedicated by Rev James Jangkholen Kipgen and Rev Dr Satminlen Khongsai respectively.
Addressing the mammoth gathering, Nemcha said that it was “the blessing of our forefathers' good deeds that we could establish our respective villages and settle in peace and celebrate this auspicious occasion”.
The minister also pointed out that forefathers never indulged in polluting the land by cultivating unhealthy produce but now that it has been polluted with the practice of cultivating poppy and other substances.
"We need to stop such practice to help the new generation to eat and drink better and also to enhance the quality of life while it is our duty and responsibility to contribute to a healthier future as our forefathers did it for us," the minister said.
Kuki gospel artistes such as Kimngaisang, Boijang, Lunngaineng, and others enthralled the crowd with their melodious voices while L Chajang Cultural troupe and C Zoulen Cultural Troupe performed a mesmerizing cultural dance during the occasion.
Earlier, the congregation also paid fitting tribute and homage to the departed souls of the Church and the women's department while beating of traditional gong 60 times by the guests, ministers, church leaders, etc. marked on the occasion.
