Meetei women celebrate Gaan-Ngai with Kabui villagers
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 22, 2011:
Meetei women of Oinam constituency went to Oinam Kabui village today and celebrated Chakan Gaan-Ngai with women folks of the village.
MLA, Oinam Assembly Constituency, Dr I Ibohanbi also participated in the celebration.
Speaking in the occasion, MLA Dr I Ibohanbi said that the story of Meetei and Kabui as brothers when he was child comes true today.
The real image of brotherhood between the two communities can be seen today.
He said that he felt glad with such reunion.
Ibohanbi stressed on the need of supporting each other and peaceful co-existence among the different communities of the state.
All the communities should preserve their own tradition and culture.
He also lauded the efforts of Meetei women who exchanged gifts and celebrates the festival with traditional dance and Thabal Chongba with the Kabui community.