Be proud of your heritage, NE-Tibetan forum told

“Unity comes from diversity and not uniformity. This country belongs to all of us. Feel proud that you have a heritage that is rich, communicative and helps you look at one another as individuals,” said Principal, Fr Ambrose Pinto.

He was addressing students at the inauguration of the North Eastern (NE) Tibetan Forum here on Friday. He said, “We are very proud to have such a large number of students coming from the North East with specific cultures of their own. We are all a part of one student family. We must look at one another and learn.
Nicholas, one of co-ordinators of the forum said, “The forum was primarily formed to help the north-eastern and Tibetan students get acquainted and be comfortable with one another.” He encouraged the students to interact among themselves and take active part in festivals and other co-curricular activities. He added that the forum also hoped to raise funds for festivals and charity.
Vito, a post graduate student of SJC who also studied at the UG level said, “Most of us are from north eastern states like Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura and such others. Once we start interacting and working together, we would know more about each others’ cultures.”
Priyanka Chettri, a first year student from Kalimpong, Darjeeling who was at the gathering said: “The forum was good and encouraging. It helped in making the atmosphere more comfortable.”
The co-ordinators from the NE-Tibetan forum are hopeful that the forum will see active participation from students.

- Tanmay and Shvetha I MS Com
Pic by Parandeep Singh II MS Com