The formal launch of the Ruangmei tribe's script, known as Ruanghiak, took place at the Conference Hall of RBCC Centre Church in Tarung, Imphal. The event was attended by prominent figures including Dinganglung (Dipu) Gangmei, Chairman of HAC; Amu Kamei, President of Rongmei Naga People Organization; Thuankubui Pamei, former President of RNCM; Ramkung Pamei, President of Rongmei Naga Council Manipur; Ragongning Gangmei, President of Rongmei Literature Society; and Rev KG Jaojianlung Gangmei, Chairman of Interim Body for Ruanghiak Development and Promotion (IBRDP).
Image: from G Gangmei's Books |
During the event, Dipu Gangmei emphasized the importance of recognizing and honoring Huaineiguang Rwangmei, the General Secretary of IBRDP and Ruangmei Literature Society, for his dedicated efforts in creating the script. Ragongning Gangmei described the occasion as historic for the Ruangmei (Rongmei) community, as the script was launched after years of research and the contributions of numerous Ruangmei intellectuals.
The Ruangmei script, Ruanghiak, encompasses vowels, consonants, and a numerical system. A booklet related to Ruanghiak was also unveiled during the event. The launch was attended by leaders from various Ruangmei civil society organizations, student groups, youth organizations, and Rongmei Luphuam Manipur.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks from Kadongai Panmei, the Secretary of RLS, followed by a closing prayer delivered by Rev Fr Tinglung, the Assistant Parish Priest of Khoupum Parish.
Sources:
The Sangai Express, Chronicle News Service via e-pao.net.
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