Dimapur Phom Union celebrates Monyu festival

Dimapur, April 5 (MExN): The Dimapur Phom Union celebrated Monyu festival on April 2 at the treasurer's residence Heang Phom. The programme was chaired by the office bearers and the welcome address was delivered by A. Pongshi Phom, President.  

N.T. Thamlong Phom Vice-President exhorted the gathering by briefly describing the significance of Monyu. He also called upon the gathering to change the mindset and try to work for achieving the equality of gender because even in the Monyu tradition the sisters and daughters are given special treatment by shovering them with love and honour during the festivities. He was of the view that society cannot advance progressively unless the women are given equal rights and freedom.   The programme was enthusiastically graced by Tamlu cultural troupe and Dimapur Orangkong Union with Folk dance and beating of logdrum.