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Chakhesang community celebrates Sukrunye festival in Kohima

Kohima Jan 15 (UNI) The Chakhesang people of Kohima, organized by the Chakhesang Hoho Kohima, celebrated their premier festival, Sukrunye, with the theme ‘Strengthening unity and harmony’ at the Kohima local ground with traditional fun and fervour.Amid a big gathering of people from all walks of life, especially the Chakhesang people of Kohima, the Angami and Sumi people, the ‘elder and youngest brother’ of the Chakhesang people as per history, was invited to the festival. Highlighting the significance of the festival, former Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Z. Lohe said it was never intended to divert the faith of the Chakhesang people in God in particular and the people. Rather, he said, ‘It is simply passing the legacy of part of our root of how we hailed from onto the younger generation to remember and be proud of.’ Lohe said that the Chakhesang people have seven traditional festivals in a year: the Thurinye, the Sukrunye, the Ngunye, the Tukhanye or Tsukhenye, the Khuthonye or Chunye, the Turhinye or Chodanye, and the Khilünye. Also, he explained in detail ceremonial rituals that were performed in the olden days.Stating Sukrunye greetings, chairman of Kohima Village Council Medoselhou Keretsu emphasized on the need for revival and perseverance of the friendship between the Angami and the Chakhesang people, the legacy passed down by their forefathers. While noting the ‘diminishing good values and traditions’ among the younger generation, Keretsü said it was time to rethink, revive, preserve and promote the spirit of brotherhood between the two communities. This in return, he said, will foster peace, unity and security among the people. He also beseeched the people to forgive one another and to live peace and harmony with one another.The President of the Sumi Hoho of Kohima, Dr Vinito Chishi said in his address that migration and changes over the years created differences, separated and affected the relations between the Angami, Chakhesang and Sema people. Congratulating the Chakhesang community for their effort towards reinstating the relations among the ‘three brothers,’ Dr Chishi said. Though there exists tensions sometimes, he said, the tribes should settle all problems amicably by seeking the knowledge of God, and also by tracing their roots and see how their forefathers lived in the past. Dr Chishi requested the Angami community to continue to uphold and nurture ‘the fatherly and brotherly attitude’ towards the Chakhesang and Sumi in particular and to all the tribes in general. ‘This is only possible, when each person and tribe embrace absolute truth, love, brotherhood among us,’ he added.President of the CHK, Theja Therieh also addressed the gathering. He lamented ‘the diminishing values of mutual respect, recognition, good will and acceptance in the present day society.’ Therieh asserted that it was crucial at this point of time to put serious efforts to revisit old values and unlearn wrong practices that were learned during transition; re-learn social values to move forward.
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