New Delhi, November 27(MTNews): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 95th edition of his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on November 27 appreciated Nagaland’s initiative to promote its folk music and said that the music and culture of the State is the glorious heritage of the country. ‘Mann Ki Baat’, according to Modi, is another medium for him to “connect with 130 crore countrymen.”

 

 

 

Modi said that India is home to the oldest traditions in the world and it is everyone’s responsibility to preserve these traditions, to promote them and to take them forward as much as possible.

 

“We all always take pride in the fact that our country is home to the oldest traditions in the world. Therefore, it is also our responsibility to preserve our traditions and traditional knowledge, to promote it and to take it forward as much as possible. One such commendable effort is being made by some friends of our northeastern state of Nagaland. I liked this effort very much, so I thought I’d share it with the listeners of ‘Mann Ki Baat’,” Modi said.

 

PM Modi mentioned an organization called “Lidi Kro-u” in Nagaland, which he said is working to save traditions and skills and pass them on to the next generation.

 

“The lifestyle of the Naga community in Nagaland, their art-culture and music attracts everyone. It is an important part of the glorious heritage of our country. The life of the people of Nagaland and their skills are also very important for a sustainable lifestyle. In order to save these traditions and skills and pass them on to the next generation, the people there have formed an organization, its name is ‘Lidi Kro-u’,” he said.

 

He said that the organization has undertaken the work of reviving beautiful facets of Naga culture which were on the verge of being lost. “For example, Naga folk music is a very rich genre in itself. This organization has started the work of launching Naga Music Albums. So far, three such albums have been launched,” Modi said of the organization.

 

“These people also organize workshops related to folk music and folk dance. Youth are also given training for all these. Not only this, the youth are also trained in the traditional Nagaland style of apparel making, tailoring and weaving,” he added.

 

Modi said the youth of the new generation are also taught to make bamboo products. “With this, these youth not only get connected with their culture, but also create new employment opportunities for them. People at Lidi Kro-u try to make more and more people know about Naga folk-culture,” he added.

 

“There will be such cultural styles and traditions in your region too. You too can make such efforts in your respective areas. If you are aware of any such unique effort being made somewhere, then you must share that information with me as well,” Modi said.

 

Lidi Kro-u Society, CM Neiphiu Rio expresses gratitude to PM Modi

 

The Lidi Kro-u Society Kohima village has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for featuring them in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio program, for recognition and sharing their story with the whole country. The society also thanked Modi for empowering and uplifting the rural areas and for his continued effort and promotion of the rich cultural heritage. Mentioning that the feature in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has been a huge morale booster, the Lidi Kro-u society expressed hope that they will continue to promote, teach and pass on the traditions to the younger generation.

 

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting the “vibrant and special culture of Nagaland.” Rio took to Twitter to specially thank Modi for acknowledging Lidi Kro-u, a group of like-minded women, who are making sincere efforts to conserve traditional skills and knowledge and educate the younger generation.

 

It may be mentioned that Lidi Kro-u society, Kohima Village established in the year 2012 has 8 founding members and around 100 members presently. They aim to promote and preserve the rich traditions and cultures through various programs and training activities especially for the youths and children. Their vision is to strive to impart knowledge of the rich traditional practices, heritage and culture to the younger generation. Lidi Kro-u Society endeavors to preserve the traditional practices, teachings and values that are fast losing its significance today.

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