Senapati DC inaugurates Sheemai (Maiba) Laonii celebration, women's market shed
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, July 14 2022:
Mahesh Chaudhari, IAS, DC, Senapati inaugurated Sheemai (Maiba) Laonii celebration along with a women's market shed today.
The Senapati DC attended the inauguration function as the chief guest meanwhile Dr Angshim Dangshawa, IAS, SDO/BDO, Paomata was the guest of honour.
The program was also attended by S Lunguiba Thangal, MCS, SDO/BDO, Purul; Solomon Arow, president, Naga People's Organization, D Dailord Pao, president, Poumai Naga Union among others.
It may be noted that Laonii is a very important festival celebrated in all Poumai Naga villages post paddy rice transplantation and the festival usually falls in the month of July.
The village women's market shed was constructed by the District Administration, Senapati and was inaugurated by the DC at the beginning of the program.
Speaking as the chief guest, Senapati DC stated that the District Administration has been pouring their efforts in developing the region.
He also lauded the Paomata SDO and the villagers for their support and contribution making the day's event a success.
The DC also made suggestions with regards to the labour budget and organising village authority meetings during the month of October or November to chalk out plans for the village.
Folk songs and cultural shows were presented during the function.