Tengnoupal basks in Chang Kut celebration
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, October 24 2014 :
Chang Kut 2014, one of the festivals of the Kuki community was celebrated with pomp and gaiety today at Tengnoupal village, Chandel district.
The festival with the theme 'Unity Through Culture and Tradition' was graced by Thangso Baite, MP as the Kut Pa.
The Kut celebration was organized by Tengnoupal Village Authority under the sponsorship of S Tongpao Mate, Executive Member, ADC Chandel.
MLA D Korungthang and Lhukhosei Zou, Chairman, ADC Chandel attended the function as the chief guest and functional president respectively.
SS Mohring Lamkang, EM, ADC Chandel; Khupkholen Haokip, EM, ADC Chandel; Jangkhongam Baite, member ADC Chandel; S Robin Tangkhul, member ADC Chandel were the guests of honour.
Colourful cultural dances from different cultural troupes, spectacular choreography and modern dances were exhibited during the celebration.
Noted Kuki artistes like Lenchung Haokip enthralled the huge gatherings with their melodious voices.
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Stressing the importance of preserving culture and traditions in its original form, D Korungthang said modification of customs and tradition should be done with utmost care.
While appealing all to stop the culture of calling bandh and blockade, he also said that frequent bandh and blockade hamper developmental works and it will never bring any positive development.
"Instead of calling bandh and blockade, we should adopt a different approach as every problem can be solved through peaceful negotiation," he added.
He further maintained that the Government will stop rice import from the west temporarily and it will rather import it from Myanmar as per an agreement signed with the Myanmar Government.
The general public and social organizations have a big role and responsibility for its success.
So, every individual and civil organizations should extend cooperation by refraining from calling bandh and blockade along the route, the MLA said.
One SBI Branch will be opened at Tengnoupal probably by the last week of November, he said.
Village chiefs of Tengnoupal block, block level officers, social organisation leaders and religious leaders also attended the Kut celebration.