Governor greets Ningols on Ningol Chakkouba festival
Source: IT News
Imphal, October 29 2019:
Manipur Governor Dr.Najma Heptulla conveyed her heartiest greetings on the occasion of Ningol Chakkouba 2019 to the people of Manipur and especially, to the married womenfolk of the State.
In her message stated that Ningol Chakkouba is a unique festival of the Meitei community observed every year on the second day of the New Moon of the Manipuri month of Hiyangei (October-November) .
On the day of the festival, the married sisters are invited over by the brothers to a feast an given 'dakshina' thereafter, at their parental homes and these intimate and nostalgic moments strengthen the bond of love and affection between the brothers and sisters.
It is very heartening that this social event is catching on rapidly among other communities also.
Her best wishes to the people of the State and hope that the festival will be celebrated by all in its true form and spirit.