Chothe festival
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 30 2017:
The festival of Chothe community “Shabu Hong Rein”, which is usually celebrated before the harvest season, was held at Purum Khullen community hall, Chandel district .
The 3rd annual festival was attended by Autonomous District Council Chandel Member Hopeson Thaokung, Purum Khullen chief Anthony Khiyang, Chandel Naga Peoples Organisation (CNPO) president Robert Leivon as dignitaries .
During the festival, the Chothe people pray to the almighty for a bountiful harvest .
The people believe that the festival will indicate which village will have a good harvest through a certain traditional process .
A grand feast was also conducted where all the villages come together to celebrate .
Speaking at the event, Hopeson Chothe highlighted the need to revive and promote one’s own tradition and culture.