Mokokchung, 24 December (MTNews): The 51st Mokokchung Inter-Ward Christmas Cake Race was held on December 24, organized by the Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) at the town square. The event, which has become an annual tradition, witnessed enthusiastic participation from all 18 wards under the municipality.
After a thrilling competition, Alongmen Ward emerged as the winner, followed by Lijaba Lijen and Dilong Wards in second and third places, respectively. Alongmen Ward won the title for the first time in âmore than 30 years,â while last yearâs winners, Dilong Ward, had to settle for third place, reflecting the highly competitive nature of the event. Former multiple-time winners and last yearâs runners-up, Lijaba Lijen, once again finished second.
The winners were awarded cash prizes, certificates, and cakes. The first-prize winner took home a cash prize of âš50,000, while the second- and third-prize winners received âš30,000 and âš20,000, respectively. The cash prizes were sponsored by Tongpang Ozukum, Advisor for Water Resources, Nagaland.
The Inter-Ward Christmas Cake Race has become a highly anticipated event in Mokokchung, with citizens looking forward to it every year. The event promotes community spirit, teamwork, and healthy competition among the wards, and has evolved into an integral part of the festive season in Mokokchung.
Meanwhile, the MMC also presented several awards on the day. Alempang Ward was awarded the âBest Maintained Ward Award 2024â after securing 77.8 points. Last yearâs winner, Salangtem Ward, was adjudged the second-place winner, narrowly missing the title by just a few points (77.5). Kumlong Ward was awarded third place (67.8).
Additionally, Artang Ward and Alongmen Ward received the âMost Improved Wardâ awards. The MMC also presented the âBest Sanitation Workers 2024â awards to Bendangmenla in the female category, Dil Bahadur in the male category, and Pehe Shiu, who was recognized as the best driver. The prizes were sponsored by the Food and Civil Supplies Department.
