Rume celebrated alongside community leaders, clergy, and youth groups, describing Pusdung as “more than a festival — it is our collective pledge of gratitude to God and to one another for peace, harvest, and heritage.”
Speaking shortly after the church service, he commended the organizers for preserving cultural heritage while leveraging the platform to promote unity and youth productivity.
He noted that Pusdung serves as a reminder that “development without identity is empty, and identity without progress is unsustainable.”
Rume also interacted with elders and held informal discussions with various groups, emphasizing the importance of inclusive engagement in community development.
The thanksgiving attracted traditional rulers, political stakeholders, and thousands of Ngas sons and daughters from across the country and the diaspora.
— Bldr. Raphael Rume Media Team
