Khasi book “Na U Kpa Sha U Khun” released

SHILLONG, DEC 30: The book – ’Na U Kpa Sha U Khun ( From the Father to the Son) which was compiled and edited by the legendary U Soso Tham granddaughter  Alvareen D Dkhar was released at a function recently.

The book is a collection of letters from Soso Tham to his son portraying their relationship of intellectual excellence.

During her opening remark Alvareen D Dkhar narrated at length about her encounter with her father U Primrose Greenhill Gatphoh, while she still did not have any knowledge about the letters. She said after the death of her father she found the letters stacked in a bounded register, which she treasured.

Subsequently, Dkhar broached to her brother and sister on  the need to publish the letters and her siblings encouraged her to take of the letters and find ways to bring out in a book form.

While Alvareen D Dkhar had gone through the letters, she thought of conceptualizing the publication. However, after reading for a number of times she was reluctant to meddle because of the magnitude of her grandfather’s literary pieces.

Ultimately, Dkhar decided to compile and publish as it is with alternate commentaries.

The book was released by eminent Khasi Author Maurice G Lyngdoh, in the presence of literary luminaries, family members and well-wishers.

The foreword to the book was penned by eminent author Prof SS Majaw.

Speaking during the inauguration Lyngdoh elaborated on the content of the letters with a brief historical account of U Soso Tham.

Prof Streamlet Dkhar of Khasi department NEHU also spoke on the occasion and the book release function was chaired by Rev MJ Hynniewta.- By Our Reporter