The Chakhesang Community Diezephe (CCD) organized the Sükrünye Festival along with a Wrestling Meet on January 15 with great enthusiasm and traditional fervor at Diezephe village.

The programme was graced by Er Vezota Khusoh, Team Member, Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA), Government of Nagaland, as the Honoured Guest. The event was compered by Vekhosato Dozo and Ruyivolȕ Nyekha, who guided the programme with clarity and grace.

The programme began with an invocation prayer pronounced by Poseruh Lohe, Pastor, AGCD, invoking God’s guidance and blessings upon the gathering. This was followed by a warm welcome address delivered by Mhaseo Dozo, Chairman , CCD, who highlighted the cultural and spiritual significance of the Sükrünye festival as a time of thanksgiving, unity, and renewal within the Chakhesang community.

A special moment of reverence was marked when Yekronu Lupu, the oldest member of CCD, pronounced Act of Blessing, symbolizing respect for elders and continuity of tradition. The cultural segment featured soulful folk songs rendered by Nukudulü Medeo and Kese Tsory, adding colour and cultural richness to the celebration.

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The Wrestling Meet, a major attraction of the day, was conducted in two categories: Senior Category (open for all) and Under-15 Years Junior Category (open for all), drawing keen participation and spectatorship. In the Senior Category, Rukubilhü Nyekha secured the first position, followed by Vesata Medeo in second place and Hukhoneyi Sazo in third place.

The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Vezoto Chüzho Vice-President CCD, followed by a Closing Prayer offered by Leluthi Tsory, Pastor, Chakhesang Baptist Church Diezephe. The celebration ended with the traditional Sükrünye Feast, fostering fellowship and communal harmony.