Historic monolith unveiled at Makhel
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Senapati, April 17 2023:
S Pfokhreni, Chief of Makhraimai (Makhel) village, unveiled and blessed the historic monolith at Makhrai (Makhel) erected by Onaeme (People of Oinam Hill village) in the presence of the village authority and elders of Makhraimai (Makhel village) .
The ceremony was jointly hosted by Onaeme and Makhramai which was attended by village elders, leaders, youth and villagers of Oinam Hill village and Taphou Onaeme.
The historic monolith was erected by Onaeme affirming "our affinity, identity and fraternity with the Makhraimai (People of Makhel) and the rest of Naga tribes, sub-tribes and clans who once sojourned and dispersed from Makhrai (Makhel)", said the organisers and initiators of the programme.
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The monolith witnessed the historical roots of Onaeme, who once sojourned in Makhrai, dispersed and found their permanent settlement in Onaephung.
Since the days at Makhrai, Onaeme produced earthen wares for cooking, rites and rituals purposes.
The monolith had been unveiled for "Glory and honour unto God, who bestowed us (Nagas), our identity, history and land since ancient days and for ages to come" .
On this day, a genna had been observed in a traditional manner by abstaining from any form of physical work by all villagers of Oinam Hill Village and Taphou Onaeme village.
Former Minister KS Benjamin Banee spoke on behalf of Onaeme.
He said that elders advised to search for roots and following their advice, after thorough research and confirmation through historical facts and events, it was confirmed that Onaeme traced their roots to Makhel (Makhrai) .
He then spoke at length on the history and special relationship between Onaeme (People of Oinam Hill village) and Makhraimai (People of Makhel) .