
On September 11, 2025, the serene campus of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Ziro came alive to celebrate Universal Brotherhood Day. The celebration featured addresses from two distinguished guests; the Guest of Honour, Shri Hage Dolo, ZPM, 14 Hari, Ziro, Lower Subansiri and the Chief Guest, Shri S. Thanglian Mang, Commandant, 60 BN, ITBP, Ziro. Also, the winners of Vivek Vani Interpretation competition and Quiz Competition from LBS Govt. Secondary School, Hapoli and teachers joined the celebration. All together 534 parents, students and other guests gathered for the celebration. The celebration began with a solemn and symbolic gesture—the lighting of the lamp along with Manglacharan, signifying the beginning of a day dedicated to unity and peace.
The atmosphere was filled with a sense of purpose as the Principal of VKV Ziro delivered a heartfelt welcome address followed by the melodious voices of the Class X girls then resonated through the hall with patriotic songs, stirring a collective sense of pride and togetherness.
Smt. Dipali Maya Chetri spoke on the significance of Universal Brotherhood Day, commemorating Swami Vivekananda's historic address at the Parliament of Religions in Chicago. She highlighted how his powerful words showcased the spiritual strength and timeless values of India to the world. The program delved into a thoughtful segment, featuring the significant Chicago Address, delivered by Kr. Licha Anthony a Class X boy.
The day's events affirmed with the felicitation of the chief guest and the guest of honour, and the school also marked the occasion with the release of our school magazine, Aarohi followed by the prize distribution for the Vivek Vani Interpretation and Quiz Competition, held on 9th September at LBS Government Secondary School, Hapoli as an outreach programme.
Our esteemed Guest of Honour, Shri Hage Dolo, ZPM of 14 Hari, Ziro, Lower Subansiri, delivered an inspiring speech on the profound thoughts and teachings of Swami Vivekananda. He emphasized the relevance of Swamiji's ideals in today’s world, urging the attendees to embody values such as self-confidence, service to humanity, and spiritual strength. His words left a lasting impression on the audience, especially the young minds present.
This was followed by an earnest blessing from our Chief Guest, Shri S. Thangliang Mang, Commandant of the 60 BN, ITBP, Ziro, Lower Subansiri. He also extended his warm wishes to VKV Ziro on the proud occasion of completing 25 years of dedicated service in the field of education.
The celebration was a vibrant tapestry of talent and culture, with students from various classes taking the stage. Weaving tradition into the fabric of the day, students from Classes III and IV performed a group dance, while the girls from Classes VI and VII showcased their skills with traditional dance performances. The creative spirit continued with a classical dance by the girls of Classes VIII and IX, and a captivating skit on the incident of Swamiji’s life by the boys of Classes VI and VII.
The deepest celebration came to a beautiful close with a final Vote of Thanks and the calming recitation of the Shanti Mantra. The day was a true embodiment of the spirit of brotherhood, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended.