53rd death anniversary observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 24 2014 :
Kabui Cultural Research Institute in association with Kokadan village, Churachandpur district observed the 53rd death anniversary of Dr Lanlilung Kabui, popularly known as 'Kokadan Tomba', today at Kokadan village.
The observation ceremony began with the Kabui ritual of offering sacred wine at the tomb of the deceased.
Floral tributes were later offered to the portrait of Dr Lanlilung.
Late Kokadan Tomba, during his lifetime worked to promote unity and equality between the hill and valley.
An acquaintance of Jananeta Hijam Irabot, Kokadan Tomba worked to promote education among the hill people.
Legend holds that the late social worker even fined parents who were negligent to send their children to school.