Tikhir tribe recognition day held

Dimapur, April 4 (MExN): Advisor for Information & Public Relations and Village Guards S Keoshu Yimkhiung has said that society can be developed only through a peaceful atmosphere and unity.

Speaking during the Tikhir Tribe recognition day at the public ground, Kiusam town as special guest on April 2, the Advisor attended the celebration programme in place of Chief Minister,Neiphiu Rio as the latter could not attend the programme due to bad weather conditions, a DIPR report stated on Monday.

The Advisor, while addressing the gathering, shared about the long struggle for Tikhir tribe recognition and Shamator district up-gradation. He said the aspiration of the people was fulfilled after 40 years of struggle through unity and mutual agreement between the two tribes of Tikhir and Yimkhiung. Keoshu urged the gathering to maintain a peaceful atmosphere and unity to develop a good relationship with neighboring tribes to progress, the DIPR reported

President TTC, K Topan highlighted the brief history of Tikhir. Short speeches were delivered by ENPO President R Tsapikiu; Commissioner & Secretary to Governor MhabemoYanthan; NBOCWWB, Kekhrie Yhome; 14 Tribes Convenor KT Vilie; Former Parliament Secretary Heno; as well as Deputy Commissioners of Kiphire and Shamator.

Other highlights of the programme included Tikhir traditional kitchen, a cultural presentation by Shamator village, Pokphur village, Anatonger village, and Thonoknyu village. A Folk song was presented by T Lemrimong, a cultural song by Tikhir Women, Kiphire, and war dance by Mutonger village, as per the DIPR. 

Earlier, the welcome address was delivered by Advisor TTC, Kiusumong Tikhir while vote of thanks was given by General Secretary TTC, W Tothong Philip. The programme was chaired by General Secretary, TGOA, TL Kiusumong Tikhir, the DIPR report stated.