Haflong : The 527th birth anniversary of Princess Dishru was celebrated by a women organisation, Dimasa Mothers’ Association at Haflong Town Lal field in a befitting way on Friday. CEM of North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council Debolal Gorlosa, Assam Minister for Power, Mines & Minerals, Cooperation etc Nandita Gorlosa and Chairperson, NCHAC Ranu Langthasa were among the invitees who graced the occasion. The day’s programme was started with lighting of holy lamp followed by offering of floral tribute to the portrait of legendary Princes Dishru

Attending the programme as the Chief Guest Debolal Gorlosa praised the organisers and affirmed that inorder to make people aware about the richness of the Dimasa culture and history it is very important to work unitedly to preserve them. Such effort as this will surely bring the young generations closer to its roots and make them more aware about the history of the Dimasas.

Speaking about princess Dishru, CEM also assured that by next birth anniversary celebration, a statue as desired by the DMA shall be installed in the town of Haflong, the headquarters of Dima Hasao. Assam Minister for Indigenous, Faith and Culture, Power, Cooperation etc Nandita Gorlosa as a Special Guest of the programme said that there are very few written documents or literature about most of the incidences, rules and history of the Dimasas and the story about Princess Dishru is also mostly learnt through oral history and narratives of the people.

Stating the importance of the written literature Minister opined that more and more educated youth should come forward to write and thus contribute in preserving the important history of such rulers and places.

Chairperson NCHAC Ranu Langthasa, Guest of Honour of the programme today congratulating the organizers said about the significance of observance of the day.
Others who spoke on the occasion were Dr. Lina Hakmaosa, Adviser DMA, Bimala Langthasa, President DMA, Maiphal Kemprai General Secretary DMA, Anful Naiding Spokesperson DMA and Probina Longmailai Executive Member of DMA.

Felicitation of two women contributors towards the richness to culture of Dimasa dance and songs were done. Phalai Johori and Bishnola Khersa were felicitated by CEM Debolal Gorlosa for their contribution towards the culture and art of the Dimasas. Dhaneshwar Bathari also presented a beautiful poem on Princess Dishru and also narrated story about Dishru. A beautiful flute presentation was played on Dishru songs by Kiran Naiding.

President JNH also spoke on the occasion.Students of Ringkhu Damsa Dance School also presented a beautiful plate dance called ‘baimaijai’. Princess Dishru who renounced this world due to misfortunes that had befallen on her due to her beautyand prowess is known as an epitome of beauty among the Dimasas. She was the daughter of a king whose beauty is said to have mesmerized everyone including her own father who was unaware about her being his daughter. Her charm and skill in art of weaving, songs and many others is still remembered by the people of the Dimasa community. Every year on her birth anniversary the day is observed by organising programme by various organisations. This day has also been declared as a local holiday by the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council.