The Department of Art and Culture presented the day 4 Cultural Connect event at Kisama Heritage village on December 6.
The event was graced by chief guest, Governor of Mizoram Kummanam Rajasekhar and special guest was Major General V.K. Mishra. The hosts of the event were Minister for Transport, Civil Aviation & Railways and Land Resources, P. Paiwang Konyak and Advisor Skill Development L & E CAWD, Kazheto Kinimi.
The cultural programme of the day began with the Sumi cultural troupe presenting the Akhetsu Kukakeu (top spinning). A folk song called Wochak Khundung was presented by the Yimchunger tribe. Awaina Lim Amur falcon dance by the Zeliang tribe depicts the happy, merry making movement of these awesome birds. Nyuhonyu KehuLu a lullaby was presented by the Rengma cultural troupe. The Angami cultural troupe also presented that Neiyie Tsupre (test of strength and maturity). Furu Thsuh Khisong the rice pounding songs was presented by the Sangtam cultural troupe.
The Pochury cultural troupe also presented an indigenous game called Adoubvu Akhanyo. The Kachari cultural troupe presented the serpentine dance (Baikhon/BaiJubu). Ejupta (cock fight) a traditional game played on all occasions was presented by the Lotha cultural troupe.
(MExN)
