Mokokchung, May 2 (DIPR): “If we are to preserve our identity we need to uphold our culture,” said MLA Imtiwapang Aier who was the Chief Guest during the celebration of Moatsu festival at Sungratsu village on May 2.
Dr. Imtiwapang Aier maintained that modern Naga society, which is dominated by the western culture is slowly losing identity. He said that in Naga society there is a large gap in the transition from traditional life style to modernization. The vacuum that is left between the two civilizations must be filled up by the present generation if we are to free ourselves from the crises that hampers the growth of our society today the MLA added.
Dr. Aier pointed out that preserving our rich culture does not mean we are shunning modernization or religion. He said that in order to uphold and preserve our identity, one must let culture, modernization and religion go hand in hand and urged upon the youth to retrospect and find a solution to make our society and community a better place to live in.
The celebration was marked by cultural songs and dances presented by the Rejusanger Cultural Club, Yisemyong Yimden, Sungchilep Zunga, Kobolong Kaketshir Telongjem, Sungratsu Kaket Rejusanger Telongjem and Watsu Telen, Sungratsu.
Significance of Moatsu and greetings were delivered by Takachiba Tatar and President Asetkong Mungdang Aowati, invocation by Rev. T. Mapu Walling pastor and vote of thanks was proposed by Imo Longchar Chairman, Village Council Sungratsu. The programme was followed by community feast.
