“Naga National Flag” was first hoisted in 1956 on March 22, 1956 by Thungdi Chang, C-in-C Naga Home Guard, Naga National Council (NNC).
By Imna Longchar, TFM Nagaland Correspondent
Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) on Tuesday observed the 67th Anniversary of Naga National Flag Hoisting Day at Parashen, Rengma region, the site where the “Naga National Flag” was first hoisted in 1956 on March 22 by Thungdi Chang, C-in-C Naga Home Guard, Naga National Council (NNC).
According to NSF Media Cell, a symbolic programme was held which was attended by members and representatives of the Sendenyu Logvü Students’ Union (SLSU), Sendenyu Youth Organization (SYO) and New Sendenyu village elders among the NSF officials.
NSF President Kegwayhun Tep delivered the solidarity message wherein he reiterated that the NSF will continue to honour “this historic day” in days to come while also offering homage to the past leaders for their impeccable contributions and selfless sacrifices to protect and to defend the Naga identity by hoisting the Naga National Flag for the very first time at the “very site.”
A brief account on the monumental site and date of significance was delivered by the Rengma Selo Zi and the village leaders present.
The NSF team also visited New Sendenyu Village Primary School and had an interactive session with the teachers and students on matters related to academic concerns.