Ningol Chakkouba
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 29 2011:
As in past years, different social organisations have celebrated Ningol Chakkouba festival with different communities.
National Identity Protection Committee (NIPCO) organised its celebration entitled, Ching Tam Ningol Chakkouba Thouram, at Laingoubi, Ichum-Kom, New Keithelmanbi, Yaingangpokpi, and Ikou.
Gifts were presented to the ningols (sisters) of both hill and valley areas in the programme.
All Manipur Ethnical Socio-Cultural Organisation (AMESCO) also celebrated the festival at Pallel Bazar with the participation of around 500 ningols of Tarao, Lamkang, Monsang, Maring, Aimol, Hmar, Chiru, Kom, Gangte, Thadou, Vaiphei, Zou, Chothe and Meitei communities.
All Jiribam United Clubs Association (AJUCA) also celebrated Ningol Chakkouba festival at the office of Apunba Jiri Meira Paibee yesterday, reports our Correspondent.
Around 200 womenfolk from various communities of Jiribam took part at the feast who were later feted with gifts.