Chiechama village farming community celebrated the silver jubilee of Chiechama Peli Kro Kerepouko Kepekrokelie with former Director of Agriculture, Helie Rüpreo as the Special guest on January 21 at Amphitheater, Chiechama Village, Kohima in the presence of 11 farmers group (Peli) and its citizens.
In his speech, Rüpreo lauded the Chiechama farmers association for bringing alive the traditional farming culture in the Village. Encouraging the farmers to carry on the traditional way of agricultural practices by helping each other in the village, he stated that for generations traditional cultivation forms a vital part of our cultural identity. He lamented that the younger generations, after migrating to urban areas in search of comfortable lifestyle, education and employment opportunities are wasting their time mostly on mobile phones and are moving away from the age-old traditional practices.
He therefore called upon the younger generations to embrace and preserve the traditional agriculture practices and knowledge to ensure food security, self sustainability and also to keep the cultural roots alive. At the same time, he also urged the farmers to work with honesty and dignity to receive blessings from Almighty God.
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Earlier, the Special guest hoisted the Chiechama Farmers Association Flag.
The program was chaired by the Vice President of CFA, Khriengulie Rio and compered by Apenuo Keditsu and Keneingusa Rüpreo. Traditional blessing was offered by Pukoulie Chadi, while invocation was proposed by Rev. Soneiu Metha followed by a welcome address by the President of CFA.
Highlights of the celebration included: folk songs presented by Katakhrie mu Saline Peli; Vicha Peli; Mezhü Peli; Chiekrunuo Peli; Nourhe Peli; Lida Peli; Khriesa peli; Vishe Peli; Mekrünuo peli; Chiecha Lida and Traditional Fire Making. Jubilee greeting was delivered by Chiechama Village Council, and a Vote of thanks by Neichülie Rüpreo, Advisor CFA. After the inaugural program, the villagers took a walk around the village singing folk song in their traditional attires to mark the celebration.
