Regional Centre Name

 AIZAWL

RC Code

19

Title of the activity

CELEBRATION OF JANJATIYA GAURAV DIWAS

Date

20.11.2024

Mode of activity (Online/offline)

Face to Face

Resource Persons

SIHPHIR CULTURAL SOCIETY

Write Up about the activity in 100 Words only

The Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas was celebrated at IGNOU Regional Centre Aizawl on 20th November 2024 through face-to-face mode by performing the janjatiya dance forms of Mizoram tribal community. The whole staff of RC Aizawl and some students participated in the programme. Dr. V. T. Jalajakumari, Regional Director inaugurated the programme by sharing the background of celebrating Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas. The life history of the tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda was briefed and the relevance of celebrating his birthday as Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas was detailed among the colleagues. The Mizo freedom fighters Shoorvir Pasaltha Khuangchera and Pu Dharthawma were also remembered on this special occasion. The programme was introduced by the Assistant Registrar Mr. Samuela Ralte in his welcome speech and detailed about the cultural society Sihphir and the dance forms to be performed.  After the cultural programme the group photo of the dancers, students and the Regional Centre staff was taken at the selfie point organized in advance as peer the direction from the competent authority in connection with the celebration.  The programme came to an end with the vote of thanks and National Anthem.