The Aosüngkum Cultural Club organized the Moatsü festival at Mokokchung village on Saturday.
Dr. Takosunep Ao, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Mokokchung, attended the programme as Guest of Honour (Tongti Tejaoker), while Dr. Kilangwabang Pongener, Senior Medical Officer, IMDH Mokokchung, was the Special Guest (Tetushi Tejaoker).
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Kilangwabang stressed the need for the village to align with the vision of “Viksit Bharat” and called for leadership guided by foresight and long-term thinking.
In his address, Dr. Takosunep urged the community to work towards self-sufficiency and outlined three essentials for growth: “investment, quality and consistency.” He emphasized that culture plays a vital role beyond tradition, stating that “culture carries history, wisdom and life lessons,” and that its continuity enables societies to learn from the past while shaping the future.
“Our village is blessed in many ways. We have land. We have opportunities for business. Yet many of us are still waiting for opportunities, waiting for jobs, waiting for the government to provide,” he said, questioning whether all could depend on a single source of livelihood.
Encouraging a shift in mindset, he said, “Let us utilise our time and energy to become self-sufficient.” He advised the community to invest wisely, maintain quality in all ventures and remain consistent rather than seeking quick returns. “Looking for fast income deprives us of quality. It is a lazy man’s tool,” he remarked, while cautioning against jumping from one venture to another.
“Success does not come overnight. It comes from small steps taken every day, with patience, discipline and consistency,” he added.
Calling for collective effort, he said that supporting one another and sharing knowledge would strengthen the community. “Change will not happen in one day, but it will begin the moment a few of us decide to take the first step,” he noted, urging the village to move “from dependency to self-sufficiency, from waiting to creating, from surviving to growing.”
He concluded by encouraging confidence and unity. “If we start today, even in a small way, our future will be different, not just for us but for our children and the generations to come. Let us believe in ourselves, use what we have, and build a stronger, self-sufficient community together.”
The programme included an ‘Amen Ken’ competition followed by various cultural performances.
