A cultural troupe presenting a traditional dance at the Mungmung festival celebrated at Kiphire on September 3. (DIPR Photo)
Sangtam community celebrates Mungmung festival in Kiphire, Tuensang
KIPHIRE/TUENSANG, SEPTEMBER 3 (MExN): The Sangtam community celebrated Mungmung Festival at Public Ground, Kiphire on September 3. The festival was hosted by the United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP) with ENPO President A. Chingmak Chang as the chief guest.
Chang, in his speech, said Sangtams have 12 festivals of feasting, dancing with music and merry making, but above all Mungmung which means ‘Togetherness Forever’ is the most important festival of all. The festival is observed in the first week of September every year stretching over six days. The festival celebrates good harvest and food grains for which the villagers have toiled throughout the year.
ENPO President Chingmak Chang. (DIPR Photo)
On the occasion, Chang appealed to the ENPO people to eradicate all evils and isms in the society. He said under the leadership of Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, the government is committed to all round development of the state. Pointing out that the Eastern region of Nagaland requires more handholding than the other parts, Chang said it is important to bridge both physical and human capital gaps and asserted that the present government has an open – door policy to resolve the ENPO issue. Chang also highlighted on the August 13 meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs at Delhi, and also with the Chief Minister of Nagaland on August 23 respectively.
Earlier, Dr H Apise, Secretary USBLA, Kiphire invoked God’s blessings which was followed by a welcome speech by Aliba Sangtam, President USLP. Short speeches were delivered by Chinese Chakhesang, Superintendent of Police, Kiphire and Throngseli, Head GB, Kiphire Town.
Significance of the Mungmung Festival was delivered by Seili, Head GB, Amahator Village. Solidarity speech was pronounced by Tokhishe, President Eastern Sumi Hoho; NY Choba Chang, President, Chang Khulei Setshang and Chongba Jurry, President, Pochury Hoho. Happy Mungmung song was presented by Alope Tsarola Y. Sangtam.
Cultural items were presented by Nyiichinung, Kiphire village, Khuti Nyüchiru Mulund and Thangthure Village Nyüchiru Mulund. Haho song was presented by Longmatra Area Atparumulung, Kiphire and Amahator Village Atparu Union, Kiphire Town. Titse Nyeh Khitong, (millet grinding) was performed by Hurong village Union, Kiphire Town and Machi Khitong by Natsami village Union, Kiphire Town. Exhibition stalls have been set up by the locals, displaying the local products at Kiphire public ground during the celebration of the Mungmung Festival.
H Sethrongkyu Sangtam, Advisor IT and Communication, Economic and Statistics and Evaluation speaking on the Mungmung festival at Town Hall, Tuensang on September 3. (DIPR Photo)
In Tuensang, Advisor for IT & Communication, Economic & Statistics and Evaluation, H. Sethrongkyu Sangtam graced the Mungmung festival celebrations at Town Hall, Tuensang as the special guest.
Speaking at the festival, the Advisor thanked the Sangtam Union Tuensang Town for organizing the festival that showcases the unity among the Sangtam people of Tuensang. He stated that this festival is a time for forgiveness, thanksgiving and strengthening friendship ties with one another.
He exhorted the gathering that Sangtam tribe should be the one in promoting peace and harmony with rest of the Nagas. He also added that Tuensang being the window to the Eastern Nagaland, touching boundaries with all the Eastern district, Sangtam tribe have to be more vigilant and set good examples for the rest of the Nagas.
Other highlights of the function include invocation by Dr Imsujungba, Pastor SBL Tuensang, welcome address by H. Bendan gSangtam, folksong from Sangtam Sangli Cultural Club, Commendation Award to successful NPSC candidates, short speech from Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, DC Tuensang and vote of thanks by Atingse Sangtam.
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