ZSP Fresher Meet 2009 report:

By: Hausienmuan

Eid, a Muslim festival was observed all over the country as a national holiday on September 21, 2009. But for the Zou students in Delhi, it was celebrated in style and with a different ambience. The day was celebrated to foster the spirit of love, brotherhood and unity. Once again a large number of Zou students, more than 400 are counted, in colourful traditional attires from all over the city gathered at the premises of Sri Shankarlal Concert Hall, Delhi university, to welcome the new faces. Considered as an annual highpoint of the year, the Zou people have been constantly organising freshers' meet for the last seventeenth years. Held under the aegis of Zou Sangnaupang Pawlpi, Delhi Branch (ZSP DB), the occasion was celebrated with much enthusiasm.

The programme commenced sharp at 11:00 A.m. with the ZSP anthem "Thou Un, Thou Un..." led by the ZSP Cultural troupe and was set into motion with a prayer offered by Pastor S.k Mung which was followed by the welcome address from Pu Khaibiaklian, Chairman, Sub-committee Fresher meet. Later on, an/annual report for the term 2008-2009 was also presented by Ginshanglian, Secretary, Freshers report by Hausienmuan Munluo, information and publicity secretary and ZSP Study Forum-cum-Library report by Kamlianlal Co-ordinator ZSP Study Forum. A heart warming speech was delivered by ZSP Mother Nu Chiinkhannem and a song "Lawmgual ngai umte..." from Nunem and party touch the audience. The ZSP Golden Jubilee inspiring "Zopatong Chroegraphy" evoked a spirited response from the audience.

The introduction of fresher’s was the most attractive of the meet, Mr. Hausienmuan Munluo face the creative and well informed freshers and led the fresher parade, and it was followed by consecration of Fresher by Rev. G.K Joshua. Putting up a brave face, the newcomers came forward to introduce themselves. Pu Khakhai Zou inspiring speech was followed by the Zou cultural dance with boom..boom..

Dr. Thokchom meinya, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, was the chief guest of the function. Moreover, there were delegates attending the ZSP fresher meet from other sister student organisations of manipur like KSO etc.

Pu John Jamkhomang Munluo, election commissioner, administered oath of office and secrecy of the new ZSP Cabinet which includes-
1. President- Khaibiaklian
2. Vice-President- Samuel Samte
3. Secretary- Zuanneithang
4. Join Secretary- Kamminthang
5. Finance secretary- Naomi Haumuanching
6. Information secretary- Linda Nianglamching
7. Education Secretary- Kamlianlal.

Songs and music however dominated the programes. The longtime legendary star Jimmy Munluo and co. with their song "We are the world, we are the children.." evoked a spirited response from the audience, while some dance with joy, some tapped their feet and drummed their fingers to the tunes. Musical bands and artists such as the Zotal band, YWAM Band, Miss Naomi Haumuanching, Mr. George Mate and Miss Mangnu among other enthralled and kept alive the gathering throughout the session. . The Zou ballads like “ Khut leh khut kitu in..", "Sangnaupang siamsin momnou..." etc was sung. Besides the distribution of meritorious of award to encourages successful students, there was also Mr. and Miss ZSP contest, the idea was to make the freshers feel at home.

Then Mr. Hausienmuan Munluo, requested Miss Merina ZSP CBSE (Cl-XII) Delhi topper to present a very special song which was swift followed by Mr and miss ZSP declaration, Ruth Nemneikim was crowned as Miss fresher ZSP 2009 and Joseph Suanlianlal Munluo was honour with Mr Fresher 2009, the way the programe was organised added a new dimension to the celebration. The programme ended with the ZSP members getting determined to move forward with their motto "Thou Un, Thou Un.."

Note: It was the beast and well organised function in Delhi Zou history. Complete report coming soon on Zokuomthawn issue.

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