Parliamentary Secretary CAWD, R Tohanba, dancing along with a cultural troupe during the Tsungkam Neo festival celebration held at Shamator, Thursday. (Morung Photo)
Tuensang, January 16 (NNN): Tsungkam Neo, the premier festival of Yimchungü tribe was celebrated at Shamator public ground with R. Tohanba, Parliamentary Secretary CAWD government of Nagaland as chief guest on January 16. Tohanba said Tsungkam neo festival is the most important festival of Yimchungüs and that Tsungkam Neo advocates friendship making, inviting guests, merry making, engagement of all social relation, forgiving ones enemy, peace, love, unity etc. among our people.
“Today we (Naga) as a whole are recognised all over the earth because of our distinct traditional and cultural practices. And even the map of Nagaland becomes one of the hot spot for tourist in today’s world because of our richness in traditional and culture practice. Under the leadership of Neiphiu Rio the Nagas have tremendously encourage the importance of traditional and cultural values by organising state Road Show, Hornbill festival and giving opportunity to all tribes of the state an equal importance to uphold the traditional and cultural values,” the chief guest said. He also urged and request the people to uphold the value of simplicity, truth, bravery, hardworking, respect which we have inherit from our fathers which is equally important in our present society.
Earlier, Yankiuba, President Thuneo (TOCST), chaired the programme, invocation by Rev. Z. Thsankiu executive secretary (YBBA), welcome address by Kejingkhum Jt. Secy. (TOCST), Tsungkam Neo special number by GB’s of Shamator, significance of festival by Shophu Khupong, short speeches by Yanpvuthung Kikon ADC Shamator and Tokiu YTC Treasurer Shamator, vote of thanks by Kiuji treasurer (TOCST) and benediction by Father Kukdo Shamator Parish and followed by festival bamboo climbing and traditional dances.
