TODAY -
Chavan Kumhrin
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 23 2014:
The post harvest festival of the Anal tribe, Chavan Kumhrin Alum was celebrated amidst fanfare at Tribal Research Institute today under the aegis of Anal Tangpi Valing, Imphal and Anal Baptist Youth Fellowship, Imphal.
Speaking at the occasion, MLA St Nunghlung Victor said the festival has been celebrated to give thanks to the Almighty for the harvest of the year.
Prior to 1978, the thanksgiving rite was performed individually.
However, the entire community started mass celebration of the festival from 1978 in Chandel district.
The then DC Larenga declared the day as district holiday, he recalled.
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Saying that the Anal community well appreciate the Ningol Chakkouba festival, the MLA also extended best wishes to all the married sisters and daughters of the State.
The function was attended by Pastor ST Mono of ABC Imphal, KL Kapoor and SR Onesima.
Presentation of songs and cultural dances marked the programme.
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