TURA, Oct 17: The Two- Day Regional Writers’ Meet organized by the A’chik Literature Society, Tura in collaboration with the Department of Garo, NEHU Tura Campus, Tura concluded at the Seminar Hall, Don Bosco College of Teacher Education, Tura recently.
The writers meet, which began on October 14, was inaugurated by Dr (Fr) Zacharias George, the Principal of Don Bosco College of Teacher Education, Tura, as the chief guest.
In his address, the chief guest expressed his appreciation for providing a platform for creative writing among all sections of people, especially the youth, to bring forth fresh writers to promote Garo language and literature.
Over a 100 participants joined the programme on October 14 to read their poems in the vernacular.
On the second day, prose fiction, drama and poetry were read by more than one hundred participants. Veteran writer and poet Kroshnil D Sangma presented his article on the rights of both sons and daughters in the society in respect of their marriage and another article on a valuable Garo custom. The poems of Mirthnarch K Marak, a retired MCS officer, were on maintaining social cohesion and celebration of the natural resources and richness of Garo Hills. Crystal Cornelious D Marak, secretary of ALS, presented his poem dedicated to his departed friend during the pandemic and a poem of Colnat B Marak, joint secretary, ALS, on the encouragement to the youths to achieve success in their lives.
Prof Caroline R Marak, Dr Rosa Mary Ch. Sangma, Bilnang K Sangma, Assistant Professor of Williamnagar College presented their short stories, while Venybirthseng Ch. Marak, faculty, ICFAI University, Tura, gave a talk on the myths of paddy common to many tribes of Northeast and the idea of exploring river systems and other features of the land that we live in.
Students of Don Bosco College, Tura, Don Bosco College Higher Secondary Section, Tura, North-Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Tura, ICFAI University, Tura Government College, Durama College, Loyala College, Williamnagar and other institutions took part in the programme.
Poems covered during the programme included various themes like the state of human beings in life, mother’s love and care, dakmanda, fleeting nature of time, virtuous and upright life, science versus religious belief regarding origin of humanity, women and power, Covid-19, beauty and richness of Garo Hills and others.
A total of 85 poems, three prose writings, two plays and 12 short stories were presented in the two day programme. At the valedictory function, certificates were distributed to the participants.
