4 june , kohima:The Phom Day celebration will be held on 6th June 2008 at Public Ground, Longleng town with Parliamentary Secretary, Rural Development & REPA, S. Pangnyu Phom as the Chief Guest. Phom Day is celebrated to commemorate ‘June Sixth 1952, wherein all Phoms pledged themselves to be peaceful and loyal to the government’.
The day’s programme include unfurling of Phom Day Flag, Scripture reading and prayer, welcome address, highlighting the significance of the Day and special number by Gospel Team of LTBC. Short speeches will be given by Deputy Commissioner, Longleng, Wepretso Mero, besides General Secretary of NCRC and Chairman of LTC. A choreography presentation will be displayed by students of Christ King School, Longleng. Entertainment items also include tug of war between GBs & shopkeepers, cultural glimpses, and an exhibition football match.