Luira Phanit
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 10 2018:
Tangkhul community's seed sowing festival Luira Phanit kicked off today at Tungou (Ringui), Ukhrul district.
Phungyar AC MLA K Leishiyo graced the opening function as chief guest.
Cultural dance and music programme was the main highlight of the festival which would continue till March 13 and it would be followed by Ringui's Got Talent, Season 4 (talent show) on the next day.
Speaking at the gathering, K Leishiyo underscored the importance of preserving and promoting one's culture and traditions.
He also highlighted the importance of conserving environment.
Agriculture was the primary occupation of Tangkhul community but these days far lesser number of people are engaged in agriculture.
Luira Phanit is an age old festival of invoking the Almighty's blessing so that the annual yields of agricultural crops are bountiful, said the MLA.