Post-harvest festival of Rongmei community, Gaan-Ngai celebrated in Tangnajeilong

The post-harvest festival of Rongmei community, Gaan-Ngai was celebrated at (Tangnajeilong) Zeliangrong Village, Dimapur with cultural gusto and religious fervour in a five day long festival from December 31 2017 to January 4, 2018. Offering of ‘holy wine to Tingkao Ragwang’, shouting of hoi, extraction of sacred fire, lighting of festival torch, presentation of traditional dances and songs were the main highlights of the celebration. During the festival, prayers were offered to Tingkao Ragwang (The Creator) for peace and prosperity after harvesting crops.