Likya Self Help Group members during the celebration of Lotha Tokhu Emong Festival at Diphupar on November 7. (DIPR Photo)
Dimapur, November 7 (MExN): The Lotha Community Diphupar (LCD) celebrated Tokhu Emong, the premier festival of the Lothas with fun and fervour on November 7 at Kirha Ground, Diphupar. People from all walks of life, both young and old, attended the event in colourful traditional attires.
According to DIPR report, as part of the programme, the Constitution of Lotha Community Diphupar was officially launched by Jailor, Central Jail, Diphupar, Dr Oben Yanthan while DPRO Dimapur, Lolano Patton and Retd Director H&T Education, on behalf of LCD honoured the 12 achievers who successfully got through different competitive exams of both Central and State services during 2021 to 2022.
Tokhu songs were presented by Longaro Okhyupvui, Orenbomo Tsopoe, Venronty Yanthan and Gladys Kato Chishi. Lotha Senthan Mungyanta Cultural Club Diphupar presented colourful traditional dance and enthralled the gathering, the report stated.
Different speakers spoke on the significance of Tokhu Emong terming it as a post-harvest festival marked by merry making, renewing and strengthening the bonds of friendship and a festival of forgiveness.
On the occasion, LCD also acknowledged the oldest living male and female from Lotha community in Diphupar.
Welcome address was delivered by Chairman LCD, Zubenthung Patton while General Secretary LCD gave the finance report.
Pastor Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar, Rev Limhathung Lotha invoked God's blessings while Vice Chairman, LCD Tsumongo Odyuo proposed the vote of thanks. Catechist, Samuel Yanthan said the benediction while women Leader LBC Diphupar blessed and prayed for the Tokhu feast.
Other highlights of the programme included traditional games and sports, yarn spinning competition, cock fight, lottery draw and many more fun games initiated by Lotha Students Union Diphupar.
The programme was compered by S Habenthung Aben Ngullie and Nzanbeni K Khuvung, the DIPR report stated.
