Dimapur, April 1 (MExN): The NSCN/GPRN (Akato Chophi) has conveyed greeting to the Konyak, Phom and Chang Nagas on the occasion of Aoleang Mongyu (Konyak) Phom Monyu (Phom) and Kundaglun (Chang) festivals respectively
The Aoleang Mongyu is a major festival of the Konyak Nagas which is celebrated to mark the end of the old year and to welcome the new and to wish for fruitful year and a bountiful harvest.
The Phom Monyü festival is celebrated by the Phom Nagas to celebrate the arrival of New Year, with the beating of log drums called Lan Nyangshem. One interesting feature of the Monyü festival is that men folk shows respect to their married daughters or sisters with specially prepared food and rice beer.
The Kundaglun festival is celebrated by the Chang Nagas to invoke blessings for a successful and bountiful year and forge ahead with renewed strength and vigor.
“May the bond of brotherhood continue to remain strong and to usher into peace and unity between our Naga families,” stated MIP NSCN/GPRN (Akato Chophi) in a press note.
