AMESCO, AMUCO celebrate Gaan Ngai
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 16 2022:
All Manipur Ethnical Socio Cultural Organisation (AMESCO) organised 'Gaan Ngai' at Hiyangthang Kabui Khul today.
The observation was attended by Amusana Kamei, Ahanjao Kamei, H Thoibi (general secretary Hiyangthang Mamang Leikai meira Paibi), Ema Apabi (general secretary Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi), S Romita (vice president All Manipur Women Voluntary Organisation), Phulindro Konsam (chairman Committee on Human Right) and L Ibotombi, vice president AMESCO as presidium members, said a statement issued by AMESCO.
The festival was organised by AMESCO with a view to strengthen the bond between Kabui and Meitei for a better society, added the statement.
The stories between the communities of Kabui Salang Maiba and others that have existed since time immemorial will be kept alive by the festival, added the festival.
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AMESCO also presented gifts to the villlage as a part of the celebration.
Members of AMUCO took part in Gaan Ngai celebration at Khoupum Satudai village in Noney district on the second day of the festival today.
The participation of AMUCO is in keeping up with the traditional practice of exchanging gifts between people from hills and valley during the festival, said a statement issued by AMUCO.
During early times, the festival was also a time during post-harvest when people from the valley will visit the villages in the hill and inspect the boundary of the land together to see if any outsider or foreigner has encroached upon the land, added the statement.
Adding that younger generations are straying away from the values of the festival, AMUCO appealed the youths to understand the value of such traditional festival.