A cultural group presenting folk song during the 2nd Cultural Carnival of Chilivai Naga Union.
Kohima, February 14 (MExN): The 2nd Cultural Carnival of Chilivai Naga Union comprising of 23 villages hosted by Laii (Vafiimai) village with the theme “ cultural rejuvenate and development” was concluded recently with Losii Dikho MLA Manipur as the chief guest, Dr. V. Alexander Pao MLA as guest of honour and Ng. David Sha as the resource person.
The chief guest encouraged the Chilivai Naga Union to rejuvenate the culture of our forefathers and passed down the good tradition to the generations. He advised to preserve our natural resources and to give more important in Horticulture and agriculture sectors for the benefit of the rural areas.
D. Jonathan Sha Lakhamai the Chief Patron of the carnival, in his speech urged the people of Chilivai to be united and bring glory and honor to our land. He stressed on the importance of retaining the forefathers’ cultures and advised not to adopt the tradition and culture of other people. He encouraged the people to celebrate such event in future to bring alive and preserve the ways of our forefathers and pass down the legacy and identity to our future generations.
Various Competition events were held which includes Cultural Dance, Naga whooping, folk song, Cultural Musical Instrument, Zhaoli (Ladies Games), Tug-of-war, Bamboo pole climbing etc. Thousands delegates from 23 villages participated the cultural carnival.
