Chakek-Ngai celebrated in Tamenglong
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Daniel Kamei
Tamenglong, January 05 2013 :
In an effort to revive the fading tradition and customs of Zeliangrong community, Zeliangrong Npui Naga Customary Research Society, Tamenglong celebrated Chakek-Ngai festival at Happy Villa, Tamenglong district headquarters today.
Chakek- Ngai festival is an old traditional and customary festival of the Zeliangrongs which is fading.
Shonghuwang Gonmei, Convener of Zeliangrong Baudi, Tamenglong inaugurated the celebration, which was also attended by many prominent leaders, as Chief Guest.
On the occasion, Ngamthuiyang Pamei, Chairman Zeliangrong Npui Naga Customary Research Society, Tamenglong narrated how the forefathers of Zeliangrong community took Chuksu- Garaomei ( an oath) to stop bloodshed among Zeliangrong brothers during ancient time, while Liangbuiyang Newmei narrated about the customary rites and rituals related to celebration of Chakek-Ngai festival.
On the other hand, Town Baptist Church, Tamenglong celebrated its 90 years of existence under the theme "Christ, our glorious Hope" at Tamenglong district headquarters today.
Since its establishment, Town Baptist Church, Tamenglong has 16 Pastors so far.
Rev.TP Mordecai, Executive Secretary, Rongmei Naga Baptist Association, RNBA unveiled 90 years celebration Monolith.
Rev.Mathotmi Vasha, Youth Secretary, MBC and Dr.N.H.Adui, General Secretary ZBCCNEI attended the celebration as speaker and guest of honour respectively.