INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY OBSERVED IN DIMAPUR

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 21: International Mother Language Day was observed on the theme “Youth Voices on Multilingual Education” at Sümedem Fellowship, DABA, Lengrijan, Dimapur, on Friday. The programme was jointly organised by Dimapur Watsù Telungjem and Ao Kaketshir Telungjem, Dimapur.

Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, Aotula Imchen, attended the event as Guest of Honour. In her address, she encouraged youth and students to recognise the value of their mother tongue as a symbol of cultural and national identity. She expressed pride in being able to speak, read and write one’s mother language and emphasised the need to integrate its use with AI-powered applications to make learning more accessible and youth-friendly.

Earlier, President of Dimapur Watsù Telungjem, Kenyangerla, delivered the welcome address and highlighted the significance of International Mother Language Day. President of Ao Senso Telungjem, Dimapur, Ningsangwaba, also exhorted the gathering on the importance of preserving and promoting mother tongues.

The programme featured Spelling Bee and Ao Hymnal competitions among children and youth from Dimapur, showcasing linguistic skills and cultural heritage.

The President of the Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation expressed appreciation and congratulated the organisers for successfully conducting the event. (DPRO, Dimapur)