The Bunglon High School, Churachandpur District, Manipur is celebrating Dr. Kalam’s Da in commemoration of the historic visit of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the then President of India to Bunglon High School on 16th October,2013. The celebration is to be graced by Shri Genneikhup Vaiphei, Hon’ble Executive Member, ADC/Churachandpur as Chief Guest while Shri Thangkhomang Haokip, Hon’ble MDC (1- Khousabung) will attend as Guest of Honour. Besides, Village chiefs and public of Bunglon area will attend the celebration.
It may be recalled that, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the then President of India visited the School on 16th October, 2006 and interacted with the students and public of Bunglon area for 1 hour. In the visit, the then President of India was accompanied by Dr. SS Sidhu, the then Governor of Manipur and Shri. Okram Ibobi Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur, amongst others.
Like in the past, the celebration of Dr. Kalam’s Day this year will focus on cultural riches from Thadou, Kom & Gangte tribes. Dr. Gin Gangte IIS, the then Headmaster of Bunglon High School, who was instrumental in inviting the then President of India will also deliver speech on topic “ Journey ti Dr. Kalam’s Day”. The exquisite and exotic performances from the students on various themes will add the celebration worth remembering in the year to come.