Moyon celebrates Savaang Rutha Kuur
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Chandel, September 28 2013 :
Savaang Rutha Kuur, 2013, a festival of Moyon Naga tribe was celebrated on September 27 at Kapaam (Komlathabi) village in Chandel district.
The festival was organized by Thimziitam Sourkheh ( Moyon Students Union) and and jointly hosted by Kapaam Development Club and Kapaam Baptist Youth Fellowship under the theme "Preserving Culture" .
MLA of 41- AC Chandel St Victor Nunghlung and President of Moyon Naga Council R Jindashing were respectively Chief Guest and Functional President of the inaugural function of the celebration which was also attended by Special Contractor HL Lovingson and President of Chandel Naga People's Organization (CNPO) Gabriel Chinir as Guests of Honour.
Principals of the colleges, Headmasters/ Headmistresses of Schools, village Chiefs and Pastors were also present on the occasion.
Secretary General of NPMHR Dr Gina Shangkham delivered the key note address and it was followed by presentation of Moyon Naga Tribe attires and mementoes to VIPs, special invitees, Presidents of Chandel Naga Tribe and all frontal organizations of the district.
The members of Thimzii Teen Bujuur Ruwrkheh (TTBR) also performed Moyon Folk dance and it was joined by the VIPs.
All the dignitaries who spoke on the occasion stressed on the need to preserve one's culture and tradition and encouraged the Organizing Committee for its efforts towards it.