Salhoutuonuo Kruse graces Khukhwiinyi festival at Jotsoma

Kohima, September 14 (MExN): Nagaland’s Horticulture & Women Resource Development minister Salhoutuonuo Kruse graced Khukhwiinyi festival-cum-inauguration of Kraciiki at Tsieyama Khel, Jotsoma village on September 13 in commemoration with 50 years of Tsieyama Nuolhou Kehou.

Khukhwiinyi is a celebration of a girl child, which is celebrated every year in the month of September.

The festival honour a girl child before they attain the teenage stage, wherein due respect and regard is given to the girl child.
She said that the rich culture and traditional practices like songs, dresses, indigenous games and festival of the forefathers should be preserved and passes it to the younger generation.

Though the Naga society has almost evolved to Christianity, yet, we should always preserve our identity as a Naga by safeguarding and preserving our rich culture, the minister said.

Kruse encouraged the womenfolk to continue to practice farming and growing of organic vegetable and fruit products, which has lots of market demand in the state and beyond.

She also encouraged them to avail the different schemes being extended by the state government.

She informed that different skill development trainings are being offered to women for sustainable living.

Kruse also encouraged the youth to continue to strive for excellence in education, as it act as the basic for all round development and wholesome growth.

She informed that the present government under dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio and Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) president Chingwang Konyak is all committed to serve the people under its guided motto “Facta Non Verba.” 

Beside other developmental works in 8th Western Angami Assembly Constituency, Kruse said that multi-purpose indoor stadium has been completed and inaugurated at Sechii  Zubza in July this year.

She also said that the ongoing PMJSY project with black topping provision will soon connect all the villages within the constituency.

Stating that there are many more projects in the pipeline, she urged the denizens to come together for the all round development of the constituency.

Earlier, Kruse inaugurated Kraciiki, constructed under LADF 2024-2025.

The programme was chaired by Lhousarovi Paul while significance of the Khukhwiinyi was highlighted by Lhuphrevilie Rino.
The programme concluded with Khukhwiinyi feast.