Morung Express News Mokokchung | December 11 Virtually welcoming the festive season in Mokokchung, the Mokokchung Arts & Aesthetic Management (MAAM) successfully organized a four-day Winter Carnival at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex from October 8-11 where the citizens of the town and others were given a treat of the bests of Mokokchung Town. The MAAM, which is a non-profit organization formed by likeminded citizens of the town, organized the carnival on the theme ‘Creating Opportunities’ with an aim to promote the entrepreneurs, the youths and Self-Help Groups. The organizers had actually planned for a three day carnival only; however, due to popular demand from the public, it was extended for one more day till Sunday. The youths and SHGs availed the opportunity and opened food and games stalls and opened stalls for games etc. “We are overwhelmed by the response from the public. We did not expect such a huge turnout,” said Asola Ozukum, the president of MAAM. She expressed heartfelt gratitude to the public of Mokokchung, the district administration and police and also the partakers of the carnival. “Isn’t it so nice to see so many talented youths taking part in different activities? We don’t have much platform, otherwise given the chance, the youths can excel in any field,” quipped Asola. “We wanted to create a space for everyone of all ages, that’s why we have game stalls, the food stalls for families to dine, and even the kids fashion show for the children to showcase their talents,” said the MAAM president. Her colleague, MAAM secretary Imsulemla Aier also aired the same view, “We are very encouraged to see so many youths coming out and enjoying the festive season in a very decent manner.” She further disclosed that the carnival was extended till Sunday since there were many families who wanted to bring their children and enjoy the festivity, the food and games. Besides the stalls, a center of attraction was the kids fashion show where young kids took the ramp and impressed the spectators. The karaoke corner was also another added attraction where singers and wannabe singers took the microphone and sang their hearts out. This Winter Carnival is another major activity of MAAM which has successfully organized two editions of the Miss Mokokchung beauty contest the previous years. It has also set up a poor patient fund for cancer patients being treated at IMDH and also regularly initiates other philanthropic activities. With the success of the Winter Carnival, the 2016 Christmas season in Mokokchung is all set to be another season of festivity with a host of other events like concerts, Christmas carol competition (popularly called C5), Cake race etc lined up to be held in the town. Adding to the Christmas spirit, different colonies have decorated their respective wards with lights, Santa Claus, and Christmas stars giving colorful light to the town especially at night. It’s Christmas time once again in Mokokchung.
