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Source: The Sangai Express
Khangkhui (Ukhrul), May 03:
Like other villages, Khangkhui Phungthar village of Ukhrul district opened Yara phanit, the festival of peers on May 2 at village playground with Thoubal Election Officer AS Kanmi as the chief guest.
The day was filled with much fanfare with volunteers of All Manipur Ethnical Socio-Cultural Organisation (AMESCO) also participating in the yearly event.
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Speaking on the occassion, Kanmi assured to extend his full co-operation in bringing development in the village.
Cuing on the importance of Khangkhuk caves, he also emphasised on the need for construction of the Ukhrul-Khangkhui road.
The village authority submitted a memorandum to local MLA Wungnaoshang Keishing through AS Kanmi to construct a community hall for the village.
Earlier, village headman along with village authorities and villagers escorted the chief guest towards the festival venue from the headman's residence by shouting 'ho-ho' in the background.
After the hoisting of the festival flag, the programmes of the day were presented to the gathering one after another.
At the end of the day, the most awaited event of the day, tug-of-war (Thingneira Khangakhun) programme came.
The village was divided into two teams and vied for a fiery tug-of-war competition.
However, the event ended in a tie as the giant creeper snapped into two with the power of the two teams.
According to the belief of the village, as the competition ended in a tie, the two team will equally prosper in this year.
The festival will end tomorrow.
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