Our Correspondent
Kohima | November 19
The Angami Sports Association (ASA) today held a coordination meeting with Angami leaders and organizations here at the residence of Vilelie Khamo.
The meeting discussed matter relating to the forthcoming stone pulling programme in collaboration with Government of Nagaland on December 3 during Hornbill Festival.
This is part of ASA golden jubilee celebration scheduled in the month of February 2017.
Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire, Minister for Social Welfare & Parliamentary Affairs Kiyanilie Peseyie, APO president, AMK president and several other organizations spoke at the meeting.
The stone pulling will start at 11:00 am from KMC Parking lot, Old Minister Hill and culminate at the Kohima Local Ground.
Act of blessing will be done by Chatuo Paphino, advisor, Angami GBs’ Association. Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang will grace the occasion as the chief guest and Alan Gemmel, OBE, Minister Cultural Affairs, British Council, India will be guest of honour.
Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal will also grace the occasion as the special guest.
Cultural showcase and feast will also mark the occasion.
ASA has extended invitation to all tribal hohos and all Angami in-laws to the programme.
ASA general secretary Er Zale Neikha told the media that right after the act of blessing, gun salute will be organised at the KMC parking lot and another at the Kohima Local Ground.
ASA is expecting over 10,000 gathering at the local ground on that day.
All the participants have been informed to come in traditional attires.
