Buonsilthak Kut celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 25 2014 : The Buonsilthak Kut � a post paddy plantation festival was celebrated at Bunglon Community hall in Churchanpur district today.

The festival is celebrated to give thanks to Almighty for the bountiful blessings and praying for a richer harvest.

The festival which is organised by the Bunglon Farmers' Association is the only kind in Manipur which has been celebrated since 2003 .

The chief guest, Thangneo Lhungdim � the Chief of P Gelmol who is also the secretary of Thangting area Chief Association exhorted the farmers to work harder for a richer harvest.

He further said that one must devote his time to reap a better harvest out of his labour.

Agriculture being one of the oldest professions, he inspired the farmers to give their best for a fruitful production at the end of the year.

Saying that everyone is depending on the success of agriculture for livelihood, Thangneo encouraged the farmers to work sincerely and with devotion to the profession.

The community hall was packed to capacity as the villagers rejoice in marking the completion of planting of paddy.

Veteran Gangte artist Chongmawi of "Gangte Ka Hi" fame, the young and budding crooner Paominsei and Seivangzom too ran the air with enchanting voice to enthrall the public.

It was indeed the best time for the villagers to have seen the green and marvelous growing of paddy in their own fields.

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