Chuba Ozukum, Consultant, Department of Law and Justice along with representatives from Sungratsu and Mongsenyimti villages after unveiling the Mamashi Long signifying peace between the two villages on December 27.
Mokokchung, December 28 (MExN): Two identical monoliths called Mamashi Long to signify peace between Sungratsü and Mongsenyimti villages under Mokokchung districts were unveiled at both the villages on December 27.
Taka Longchar, Chairman, Village Council Sungratsü said that according to oral history, six forefathers (three each from Sungratsü and Mongsenyimti) undertook the herculean task to bring peace between the two villages by exchanging spears and machetes to signify peace and friendship.
The peacemakers from Sungratsü village are Kariba Longchar (descendant of Kariba), Metongsangba Aier (descendant of Sungkopamen) and Chakpashingang Longchar (descendant of Nokjen); peacemakers from Mongsenyimti village are Imnanungsang Ozukum (descendant of Nokpenjang), Imyangerba Ozukum (descendant of Nokojungba) and Longjangrumen (descendant of Ilangba).
“If we revisit the annals of history,” Longchar said, “there might be a higher calling that inspired our six peacemakers to bring peace between the two villages and we are enjoying the peace laid down by them which is around 140 years today.”
The monoliths were unveiled by Chuba Ozukum, Consultant, Department of Law and Justice.
Chuba Ozukum acknowledged the peacemakers for their spirit of truth in their deeds to bring peace and bestowed the legacy of long-lasting peace to their generations, besides, bringing two villages together which still exist today.
He said the ordeal they went through to forge peace between the two villages is remarkable because of their sheer commitment and determination to bring peace. In this regard, he encouraged the descendants of six peacemakers to work towards strengthening peace as we unveil the peace initiation of our ancestors. “We hope that the footprints of peace we left behind will garner unity and peace in both the villages,” he said.
He suggested the descendants of peacemakers for documenting historic deeds initiated by the six forefathers for future generations.
Relief sculpture on both the stones was carved by Wapang Ozukum, Governor’s Award recipient (Fine Arts) a descendant of Nokojungba.
