Our Correspondent
Phusachodu | January 29
The Phusachodumi Youth Society (PSY) organized the 17th cultural day cum Suhkrunye festival 2016 at Phusachodu village under Phek district with much fanfare and gaiety on January 28.
Speaking as the chief guest, Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Speaker Chotisuh Sazo called upon the Chakhesang people to do away the hedonistic culture and lifestyle, and seriously pay attention to inculcate the work culture in them.
He said they have land and resources, good climatic and favorable weather conditions, and at the same time, they have the capacity and strength to do so. They need to inculcate the work culture in them, and unless they developed the work culture, they would continue to remain underdeveloped, he said.
He also called upon the Chakhesang community that their culture should not be diluted by the outside cultural invasion.
MLA Dr Neiphrezo Keditsu, Chairman, NSMDC also spoke on the occasion. War dance, folk song and dance competitions marked the occasion. Phek deputy commissioner Murohu Chotso including several dignitaries were also present on the occasion.