Kamsakoi ceremony
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Kakching, February 17 2015:
A customary installation ceremony of Kamsakoi (village chief) of Khodamphai village under Tengnoupal Sub-Division in Chandel District was held at the chief's residence on Monday.
During the program, Sumliai Merasing alias Khosirchung Aimol, the oldest male elder of the village was declared the fourth Kamsakoi in accordance with the customs and traditions of the Aimol tribe.
The program was also marked with invoking the Almighty's blessing for the new Kamsakoi by the blessing minister of the program Rev.Semi Serto who is also the executive secretary of Aimol Baptist Association (ABA) .
Munthuireng, President of Aimol Tribe Union Manipur (ATUM); Holkhokhai Haokip, former President of Kuki Chiefs' Association (KCA), Tengnoupal Block, leaders of various tribes, religious and civil organizations leaders and Village chiefs of the surrounding villages also attended the function.
As per the customs and traditions of the Aimol tribe, the oldest male elder of a village is appointed as the new Kamsakoi after the expiry of the incumbent Kamsakoi in every village.