Nongpoh: The new Sordar, RM Dorphang was elected by the people of fifteen villages falling under the Raid Madan Kyrdem in Ri Bhoi for a term of five years beginning from June 2019.
The election procedure for the post of Sordar of the Raid Madan Kyrdem was decided by the people, but at the same time the local traditions were not neglected. Only the head of the family was allowed to take part in the election process.
In a programme held on Tuesday at Madan Kyrdem, RM Dorphang was confirmed the new Sordar by the Syiem of Hima Khyrim, Pa’iem Balajied Sing Syiem as per the traditions and customs.
During his address, Pa’iem Balajied Sing Syiem, Syiem of Hima Khyrim expressed happiness over Raid Madan Kyrdem electing their Sordar, together with remembering the traditional practices and customs laid down by the ancestors.
However, Pa’iem Balajied expressed grief in the fact that most of the traditional head of several Raids under the Hima Khyrim have started to forget their customs.
He said the traditional dance which usually used to be held once or twice a year in each Raid has not been put into practice.
He urged the new Sordar and all the traditional heads of Ri Bhoi to revive the traditions so that the young generation can learn and make it perpetual.
Pa’iem Baaljied also exhorted the newly elected Sordar to work together with the people, the headmen, the local representatives including the MLA and MDC for the betterment of the society.
Others who also spoke included the MLA of Umroi, George B Lyngdoh, Umroi MDC, Rangkynsai Kharbuki, Mynsngad Khanduli MDC, Dawan Lyngdoh, Lyngdoh of Hima Khyrim and others.
The programme was attended by the headmen of fifteen villages falling under Raid Madan Kyrdem, teachers and students of several schools beside the local populace at large.
Earlier, students of various schools under Raid Madan Kyrdem also entertained the gathering with various traditional dances and songs as part of the auspicious programme.
