Chinese Institute of Language & Arts and China Study Centre, Dimapur organized its first certificate awarding function on October 20 at the institute for successful pass-outs of the certificate in Chinese language and culture course.

Twelve students would be leaving for China shortly to study courses in medical science (MBBS) and advanced Chinese language at Kunming Medical University and Qingdao Technological University respectively. Other students are learning Chinese language for better job prospects.

Dinesh Kumar IAS, Commissioner of Taxes, Government of Nagaland who was the chief guest at the function congratulated the students and Chinese institute and emphasized the importance of Chinese language in the present scenario and how learning language will be an asset for students and job seekers.
 
He also said entrepreneurs can benefit by learning Chinese language as China is becoming an important destination for doing business and was optimistic that the China bound students would become good doctors and serve the community.

Dr. John Murry, Patron of Chinese Institute congratulated the students and encouraged them to work hard and excel in their careers. He mentioned that history is in the making and the few who have decided to learned Chinese language have made an important decision which would make a difference, he added.

Hui Ying, speaking on behalf of the faculty admired the students' keen interest to learn Chinese language and culture. She mentioned that China is a fascinating country with rich traditions and the students would enjoy their experiences in the Dragon country.

The students presented a popular Chinese song "Tian Mi Mi" much to the delight of the guests present at the function. Ramachandra Rao, was awarded the best student of the pass-out batch while Erenpeni Yanthan bagged the second position.