The Zeliangrong Meet 2024 was successfully held on November 2, 2024, at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi under the theme “Zeliangrong Consciousness and Resilience.” This event brought together members of the Zeliangrong community from diverse fields to celebrate their shared heritage and strengthen their bonds in the nation’s capital. Organized by the Zeliangrong Students Union Delhi (ZSUD) in collaboration with the Zeliangrong Welfare Association Delhi (ZWAD), the Meet saw a vibrant gathering of over 2,500 attendees.
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The program was graced by distinguished guests, including Chief Guest Awangbow Newmai, Minister of Water Resources and Relief & Disaster Management, Government of Manipur. Guests of Honour included Rang Emei Gonmei, Director of Helix Design Private Limited and Proprietor Architect of Helix Healthcare Architecture, New Delhi, and Hungkeukam Nriame, Secretary of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, Haflong, Dima Hasao, Assam. Armstrong Same, IAS, Director of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, served as the Chief Host of the event.
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The gathering featured 96 Special Invitees, each recognized for their contributions and achievements across various fields, including education, medicine, administrative services, music, business, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. The program unfolded in two sessions: a formal session and an extravaganza featuring music, dance, comedy, and a fashion show, celebrating the community’s rich cultural heritage.
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A central highlight of the Meet was the ceremonial lighting of the “Flame of Unity” by representatives of the Zeliangrong kindred groups, symbolizing the unity, brotherhood, and enduring heritage rooted in Makuilongdi, the ancestral village where these communities once lived together. This also represented the community’s aspiration of living together under one administrative unit.
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In their addresses, Awangbow Newmai urged the community to protect ancestral lands and encouraged the youth to embrace their mother tongue, prioritize skill mastery, and practice mindful engagement with social media. Rang Emei Gonmei emphasized the importance of developing a common language for the Zeliangrong community, while Hungkeukam Nriame advocated for a unified nomenclature to foster inclusivity.
The Zeliangrong Meet 2024 concluded with a strengthened commitment to community solidarity and cultural resilience, honoring the legacy of Zeliangrong ancestors while looking toward a prosperous and unified future.
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