Dimapur, November 13 (MExN): Descendants of Aotsakilimi scattered across western Sumi areas in Nagaland along with the in-laws celebrated Ahuna Festival on November 12 at Purana Bazar here. The festivity was organized by Aotsakilimi Union Dimapur (AUD) and hosted by retired deputy secretary, Nikhevi Achumi.
The event started with Tokali Shikhu, Assoc. Pastor, Women, Pishikhu Baptist Akukuhou invoking God’s presence and blessing for the event followed by welcome speech by Nikhevi Achumi.
Hosheto Achumi, retired Transport Commissioner spoke on the cultural significance of Ahuna festival and Juliet K. Shikhu, Pastor, Dimapur Town Sumi Baptist Church administered a payer of blessing.
Aotsakili Students’ Union and Akavi Zhimo presented special songs, Inazhe Achumi displayed Ahuna sakiqhi (an act of casting a lot by using a bamboo vessel that was earlier used to cooking newly harvested paddy), Tokugha Achumi, Chairman AUD proposed the vote of thanks, and Viholi Achumi pronounced the benediction.
