The historic stone-pulling ceremony took place on December 4 at Kigwema Village as part of the ongoing Hornbill Festival 2024, attracting enthusiastic participation from locals dressed in vibrant traditional attire. The event, a key cultural tradition, was organized by the Southern Angami Public Organization (SAPO) and the Southern Angami Youth Organization (SAYO), and brought together people of all ages, from men and women to children.
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, attended the event and praised the Hornbill Festival for its role in showcasing the cultural diversity and vibrancy of Nagaland. He also spoke about the changing development scenario in the northeast under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, noting that the development of the region has gained new momentum since 2014.
“India’s development includes the northeast, particularly Nagaland, advancing at the same rhythm, speed, and scale,” Shekhawat stated, acknowledging the historical neglect of the region while emphasizing the positive shift in recent years.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who was the Chief Host for the occasion, expressed his joy at seeing the community come together for the celebration, marking a tribute to the blessings and cultural pride nurtured over the years through the festival.
“We have come together to pull a stone to the Kisama site as a tribute to the blessings we have received over the past 25 years of celebrating our rich culture, tradition, and custodianship,” CM Rio said.
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