Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 19:
Presentation of cultural dances, folk songs, traditional skit competition and other entertainment programmes would be the main attraction of 'Chavan Kumhrin' celebration of Anal tribe on October 23 at Chandel district headquarters, informed Central Organising Committee of anal Naga Taanpi Chavan Kumhrin Celebration 2006.Highlighting that Chavan Kumhrin festival signifies uniqueness and richness of Anal tribe's culture embodied by the goodness of God's blessing through abundant harvest of crops, paddy etc to Anal people, the Committee also stated that since time immemorial Anal tribe had set aside a special day during the last part of Autumn season to celebrate this festival as a mark of thanks giving to the creator.
The district administration has also declared this (oct 23) as general holiday to enable the people celebrate with religious and traditional fervour, it added.