Chavang Kut celebrations held across four venues
Source: The Sangai Express

Kangpokpi, November 01 2024: The Kuki-Zo Nampi Taona under the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) Sadar Hills celebrated the largest postharvest festival Chavang Kut, reimagined as "Kut for Christ", at four venues, with the main event at Brigadier M Thomas Ground in Kangpokpi District Headquarters.

The theme for this year's celebration, "Do All to the Glory of God," was brought to life by Rev Dr Hemkhochon Chongloi, Principal of Trulock Theological Seminary, who served as the main speaker.

The day-long program included cultural dances, motivational speeches, hymn singing, and heartfelt prayers.

In a break from tradition, the festival was re-envisioned this year as a solemn prayer event rather than a festive celebration.

Leaders from Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, the Sadar Hills Chiefs' Association, COTU, and various civil society organizations, along with prominent church leaders attended the ceremony.

A similar event was also held at Saikul Playground, Gelnal Village and Leimakhong Moulding village.

Meanwhile, the border town of Moreh in Manipur today marked the traditional 'Chavang Kut' harvest festival at the Hill Tribal Council (HTC) conference hall.

Held amidst ongoing ethnic tensions, this year's Chavang Kut carried the theme: "My Land, My Culture, My Identity," a tribute to the region's rich heritage and an affirmation of unity in trying times.

Organized by the HTC, the festivities began with a reverent praise and worship service led by the Moreh Pastors Fellowship.

Following this, community leaders, civil society organizations (CSOs), and local dignitaries shared messages of strength, resilience, and harmony, emphasizing the importance of community bonds and cultural preservation.

Representatives from the Kuki community, including leaders from the Kuki Inpi Tengnoupal, Kuki Students' Organization (KSO), Kuki Khanglai Lompi (KKL), and the Kuki Women Union, addressed attendees.

Attendees in traditional attire participated in folk dances and songs.

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