Mr. Honchun Ngandam , Hon’ble
Minister of Education, Library & Statistic, Government of Arunachal Pradesh
and Shri. Motpho Kolong, Zilla Parishad Member of Wakka Block graced the
occasion as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour, in presence of Rev. Dr. George
Pallipparambil, SDB Bishop of Miao Diocese.
Speaking on the occasion Mr.
Ngandam lauded the contribution of the Church in modernizing the village
and bringing peace in the region. “It is a great event to be celebrated.
But such celebrations should not be only about merry making but it should lead
us to ponder on ways to march further as society”, he said.
Votnu, a large Catholic village
with 125 families, located 261 KMs away from Miao, right on the Indo-Myanmar
border, is home to Wanho Tribe, one of the prominent tribes of Arunachal
Pradesh.
In a colourful celebration that
was marked with a beautiful songs and cultural items presented by different
Catholic communities around Longding district, the Education Minister also
advised the youth to build a progressive society. “Education does not mean
simply completing graduation. We need quality education to compete with the
world, an education which can make us stand on our feet.”
Appreciating the cultural items
presented at the event, Bishop George appealed to the people to preserve their
cultural identity. “25 is just a number. We must measure our success on the
number of leaders this village has produced”, he said and advised the youth
fight drug and alcohol addiction as most dangerous enemy.
Mr Kolong, the ZPM took the
occasion to emphasise on the implementation of Swatch Bharat Abhiyan in the
village and appealed the villagers to make the village an open defecation free
village.
Silver Jubilee celebrations
also marked the blessing and inauguration of the new Church building by Bishop
George.
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