Advisor, Information & Public Relations and Soil & Water Conservation, Imkong L. Imchen hosted the Moatsü Festival Celebrations in Kohima on  May 1. The celebrations was organised by Mangmetong Senso Telongjem Kohima, informed DIPR.

Speaking at the Moatsü Celebrations, Advisor, Imkong L. Imchen said that Nagas as a tribal society had lots of rituals and beliefs which in recent times have trickled down to just celebration of one or two major festivals of each tribe. He however pointed out that it was important to celebrate and exhibit our cultural traits so as to ensure that our unique culture and traditions are not lost. He further added that in a City like Kohima, inhabited by various tribes, the beauty of the Naga society can be witnessed through different tribes exhibiting and showcasing their own unique culture and tradition to one another and co existing in harmony. Imchen concluded by saying that it was the responsibility of every Naga to exhibit and practice our rich cultural heritage and ensure that it is preserved in the right way for years to come.

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Advisor Law & Justice and Land Revenue, T.N. Mannen speaking on behalf of the Ao Legislators thanked the Mangmetong Senso Telongjem Kohima and his co-legislator Imkong L Imchen for organising and hosting the Moatsu Celebrations for the year 2024. He shared in brief the significance of the Moatsü Festival in today’s society and said that festivals are the bedrock of our culture and traditions. Mannen also said that celebration of festivals was a social necessity and urged all to strive towards unity and lead disciplined lives just like our ancestors did.

Traditional songs and dances presented by various groups were the other highlights of the Moatsü Celebrations which was followed by a traditional Moatsü feast.

Earlier, N. Meren President Mangmetong Senso Telongjem Kohima welcomed the guests and formally declared the Moatsü Celebrations open while Er. Imnameren Imchen pronounced the vote of thanks.