Tuensang, January 20 (DIPR): The celebration programme of Khiamniungan Khaozaosie-hok-ah festival day was held on January 20 at CS Junction Tuensang Town. Government of Nagaland has recognized and declared Khaozaosie-hok-ah festival as one of the important festivals of the Khiamniungan tribe.
DC Tuensang Alem Jongshi speaking as the chief guest said, “January 20 is a day of liberation for the Khiamniungan, showing the identity of the tribe and unity of the people.” He said that festivals should be celebrated with merry making and preservation of our fore father's culture. He encouraged the tribe to stay united with the other Nagas and extend co-operation to the Government for better living.
Festival Convener, M. Liang narrated the significance of Khaozaosie- Hok-ah festival where he said this is the day for peace, reconciliation among themselves and thanksgiving day for the year’s harvest. He said that the festival is celebrated by exchanging and sharing drinks and meat with dancing and merry making after burning the fields is done.
Guest of honour, CKS President, Nokshang Chang exhorted the gathering stating that all the Nagas are Christians but still it is necessary to understand and observe the cultures and traditions of our forefathers. He mentioned that the time of festivals should be to forgive and forget between every individual and village. He also said that it important to teach our children about the fore-fathers ways of life.
Welcome address delivered by President KUT and war dance presented by Sanglao Cultural Club.
