The event was graced by people of different nationalities - Americans, Canadians, Europeans, Singaporeans, Chinese, Filipinos, and of course Japanese and Indians. A slide show about Lamka, Mautaam & AID Zomi was presented. A Zomi song was sung. And, a Zomi modified dance was demonstrated. Perhaps it was a big leap taken by AID Zomi, Japan in its attempt to put Lamka in the world map.
AID Zomi, Japan can't thank enough, the people that helped out with the concert:
Rieko Suzuki (who, despite her busy schedule, agreed to perform for the concert),
Aya Yoshida (Madoka's sister, who is a great supporter of the event and a for her great help at the event),
Naomi and Kumiko (for taking the responsibility of overseeing the concert),
Chieko, Chingboi Guite and Liwen (for helping out with the program distribution),
Ian (for playing the role of a stage manager),
Seth Mberego for videotaping the whole session,
Matthew Johnson (for narrating the documentary we made about Lamka, Mautaam & AID Zomi), and
Of course! Nakako (Madoka's daughter) and Adeline, who made the cute and handy donation boxes.
There were also generous philanthropists, who couldn't make it to the concert, but donated for the concert:
Ms. Kay M., Ms. Keiko Rogan, Ms. Miwako Izumi, Ms. Kuniko Iyama, Ms. Fujimoto, Ms. KAWAI, Ms. Hisami Yoshida, and Ms.Kerrin Malcon.
It is also inevitable to mention Pu Khamkhochinthang Khuptong (Adviser, AID Zomi, Japan ) who oversaw the staff and ushers, and making sure everything was perfect. Sang Valte and Jewel Valte who presented a number "Simlei Kikhen' Ding Ngak," which, in English, is translated "Waiting for the world to change." And the dancers who beautifully demonstrated our Zomi dance - Vunglianmawi Samte, Nengnunhoih Vaiphei, Mami Matsui, Mitsunaga Chieko, Manngaihdim Ngaihte, Otake Marie, Thiem Gangte and Shilsila Pukram. And thus, by the grace of GOD the concert was successful.
Soli Deo gloria!
