Khashim Vashum inaugurates 'Cultural Revival' at Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, April 28 2023:
Minister of Animal Husbandry Veterinary & Transport Khashim Vashum inaugurated the one day cultural festival held under the banner "Cultural Revival" at Mission Ground Alungtang, Ukhrul today.
The programme was organised by the Tangkhul Naga Hao Art & Culture Council (TNHACC) with the objective to promote and preserve the traditional culture.
The cultural festival commenced with traditional chanting (Hokharai) at the celebration venue.
Speaking at the inaugural function, Khashim Vashum stressed on the need of preserving the indigenous culture by organising inter-tribe cultural exchange programmes and maintained that the culture should be exposed for good across the globe.
'It is our responsibility to educate our younger generation to uphold our beautiful culture', he added.
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The Myanmar cultural troupe also presented a special performance at the inaugural function.
The event also witnessed myriad display of Tangkhul traditional folk dance, folk song, flute display, trumpet, bamboo climbing etc.
Dr Alyson Abonmai, President of Palace Ministries who is also intending to contest in the upcoming Parliamentary election 2024; Tangkhul Shanao Long ( TSL) resident Thingreiphy Lungharwo, Hunphun/ Ukhrul Village Authority members and Hunphun Shanao Long (HSL) also attended as the presidium members of the event.