Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 06 2010:
Remarking that Ningol Chakkouba is the most ideal festival of Ningol Chakkouba, the outfit Military Defence Force (MDF) has greeted the people of Manipur on the festive occasion.
A press release issued by the outfit's public relation officer Anand prayed that Ningol Chakkouba festival may bring peace and cordiality among different communities of Manipur.
It also prayed that the sacred bond of love shared between brothers and sisters as symbolised by Ningol Chakkouba festival may be cherished forever.
For the Meitei community, Meitei Cheiraoba and Ningol Chakkouba are the two most significant festivals which can define the Meitei community.
All others are irrelevant and have more to do with wasteful celebration, the outfit asserted.
It further appealed to all the people to present local products, not imported costly and luxurious items, as Ningol Chakkouba gifts.