On December 3, 2023, in a festive celebration held at the Clock Tower, Tuensang, the District Administration organized the Advent Christmas Programme, bringing together residents from various denominations. Kanchan Kumar Kandpal, IPS SP Tuensang, expressed gratitude to the organizers for fostering unity through such programs in his brief address.

            SP Kandpal emphasized the importance of making Christmas a meaningful celebration and called on the gathered community to embrace hope for positive change. He also announced the installation of CCTV cameras in different locations across Tuensang Town to enhance law and order.

Rev. Achu Chang, Executive Secretary of CBLT, delivered a Christmas message encouraging the community to celebrate the occasion in a spirit of peace and forgiveness. He emphasized that a meaningful celebration lies in making peace rather than indulging in extravagant and wasteful festivities, true to Christian values.

            The program included an invocation prayer by David, Pastor of NBC, special presentations from Baptist Thangyen School and Yimkhiung Baptist Church, and a welcome address by Thungchanbemo Tungoe, ADC Tuensang. Special greetings were conveyed by the Presidents of CKS, USLP, CWS, TTAWU, TTC&I, and TTBPU. The Christmas carol was presented by TTBL, with a special number from DBs Tuensang Hq.

Keneile-ü Suokhrie chaired the program, which saw attendance from the District Administration, church members, representatives from all wards, students, as well as members of the Hindu and Muslim communities from Tuensang.

(IA Tuensang)