Morung Express News
Rotomi | November 14
Ahuna festival, one of the important festivals of the Sumi community was celebrated at Rotomi village with Parliamentary Secretary for Justice & Law and SIRD, Er Picto Shohe as the Ahuna Papuh (Ahuna Father). Addressing the gathering, Er Picto recalled that Ahuna was celebrated in the past among peer groups but that the practise gradually faded. He, however, thanked the village leaders for organizing Ahuna festival and urged them to revive the rich fervour of the festival.
He urged the leaders to seek advice from senior citizens of the village about earlier practise of the festival and keep alive the rich culture and tradition.
“This convergence of village communities residing in different towns should be used to strengthen the village set up and further unity among the members,” he said. Er Picto urged the village members to work towards a better and prosperous future.
During the programme, Rotomi Welfares of Kohima, Dimapur, Zunheboto and Akuhaito and Rotomi villagers presented various traditional folk dances and songs. Competitions were also held in top-spinning, greased bamboo climbing, cock-fight, tug of war etc.
