The two-day Mungmung Festival, combined with a Mini Hornbill event, concluded successfully in Kiphire, drawing thousands to celebrate the rich cultural traditions of the Sangtam Nagas.
Temsuwati Longkumer, NCS, Deputy Commissioner of Kiphire, addressed the crowd, emphasizing that the Mungmung Festival is a celebration of peace, unity, and love. He encouraged everyone to honor the traditions passed down by their ancestors, ensuring they live on for future generations. He also highlighted the importance of giving thanks to God for the harvest during this time.
“As Christians, we should look forward to a better future, not only for our own people but also for our neighbors and brothers,” said Longkumer. He noted that Mungmung serves as a reminder for everyone to live in harmony and unity, helping each other move forward together. The festival showcased the vibrant culture of the Nagas, with majestic displays of traditional songs, dances, and other elements of cultural heritage.
The Tikhir Tribal Council and Yimkuing Tribal Council expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Sangtam community for their warm hospitality, likening it to being welcomed as family. They also congratulated the organizers, USLP and its sub-units, for their hard work and dedication in making Mungmung 2024 a grand success.
The event included a welcome address by Kipitong, Vice President of USLP, and an invocation by Chopongkyu, Senior Pastor of KTBL. Other speeches were delivered by K Tsulise, President of Kiphire District GB’s Association, and Rev. Fr. Philip Magh, Parish Priest of Loyola Higher Secondary School. Phelungre Village Union Kiphire Town presented Khingkheh Yeh Khi, and solidarity speeches were given by the presidents of the Yimkhiung and Tikhir Tribal Councils. Albert Jingrü and Achumla Jingrü performed a special song, and T Rongli Sangtam, General Secretary of USLP, gave the vote of thanks.
The formal program was followed by vibrant cultural performances, including dances by men’s groups from Seyochung and Kisetong Village Unions, Tizu-sa Dancing Troupe from Sanphure Village, and folksongs by mothers’ unions from Singrip, Longkhim/Chare, and Kiphire Villages.
The event concluded with a traditional Phishü Khitong performance by Kiphire Village Mothers’ Union and Kijing Khi by Longthonger Village.
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