18th Buon Silthak Kut 2022 celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
CCPur, July 12 2022:
The 18th Buon Silthak Kut 2022 was celebrated with fanfare at Bunglon Community Hall, Bunglon, Churachandpur district today under the auspices of Bunglon Loukai Pawl.
Speaking as the chief guest, Letzamang Haokip, MLA 57-Henglep AC expressed happiness that poppy cultivation in the hills is dwindling.
He said that as a people's representative, he is looking for ways to provide alternative horticultural crops as a replacement to poppy cultivation.
Saying that Bunglon area is known for pineapple production in the State, Letzamang urged the farmers to put in more efforts in order to enhance production.
The MLA also assured possible support to Bunglon Loukai Pawl whether be it in registration, agricultural and horticultural outputs/machinery or fertilizers.
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BLP Chairman Doukhai said Buon Silthak Kut is an annual festivity celebrated after paddy transplantation to give thanks to the Almighty and invoke blessings for a bountiful harvest.
Pastor Soilal and elder Mangngul said the blessing prayer.
Henlalsiem Gangte, Chief of Bunglon and Lalpi, ex-serviceman attended as the functional president and guest of honour respectively.
Amongst others, chiefs of surrounding villages also attended the celebration program.
Budding artistes Cilia Lhingneivah and Kimneu enthralled the gathering with their melodious solos.
Presentation of colourful cultural items was also an indispensable part of the program.