Luira Festival in all Tangkhul villages marks the end of leisure time and the start of the hectic workload of an agrarian life. As such, each and every villager, old and young, makes it a case to enjoy to the fullest during the festival. Adorned in traditional attires, Tangkhuls in Dimapur celebrated the Luira Phanit – the seed sowing festival at the Stone Park, NEZCC, Diphupar on March 8. Gen (Retd) VS Atem, Deputy Ato Kilonser, NSCN/GPRN, was the chief guest on the occasion and performed the traditional act of invoking blessings for a bountiful harvest. A song competition on Lungchan Laa, a duet that is sung during courting was the main highlight of the day. Young and old also took part in the Hao Laa, traditional folk song that is sung during seed sowing time. Other highlights included competitions on cultural wear, folk song and tug-of-war.