
Kuporijo: Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (VKV), Kuporijo, celebrated Universal Brotherhood Day on the theme “A Celebration of Unity, Harmony and Universal Brotherhood” with enthusiasm and participation from students, parents, alumni and well-wishers.
Sri Deewan Mara, VKV alumnus and CO-cum-Town Magistrate, Daporijo, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Sri Giamde Gumja Tamin, General Secretary, All Arunachal Pradesh VKV Alumni Association and Assistant General Secretary, IFCSAF Headquarters, was the Special Invitee. Smt Ama Nungnu Mara, CO, Taliha, also attended the programme.
The event began with an exhibition, followed by Deep Prajwalan, Manglacharan and Pushpanjali to Ma. A. Balakrishnan Ji. The house magazine “Arohi” was released by the Chief Guest and other dignitaries. Kr. Tanu Ekke of Class VIII delivered Swami Vivekananda’s historic Chicago Speech, while Sri Raj Kumar Dubey, Teacher, VKV Kuporijo, spoke on the significance of the day and the Chicago Speech.
Addressing the gathering, Sri Giamde Gumja Tamin highlighted the role of VKVs in nurturing children and strengthening Bharatiya culture. He urged parents to cooperate with schools and stressed the importance of overcoming social divisions.
Sri Deewan Mara recalled the strong foundation and value education he received at VKV. He urged students to respect their parents and teachers, appreciate the dedicated service of Vivekananda Kendra workers, and assured his support to students preparing for competitive examinations.
The cultural programme included traditional dances, a traditional attire fashion show, action songs with skits, classical dance, patriotic songs and a drama depicting an incident from Swami Vivekananda’s life. “Magic of Science” was another major attraction.
A total of 533 participants, including 312 students, 180 parents and alumni, 10 well-wishers, 10 staff family members, 15 teaching staff and 6 non-teaching staff, attended the celebration.
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