Anal Phetha Ni Alum celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express

Chandel, January 13 2025: The Anal community, under the aegis of the Anal Naga Tangpi (ANTA) organised the Anal Phetha Ni Alum, 2025 at Anal Khullen Community Hall in Anal Khullen village on January 12-13 .

The celebration held under the theme "Remember the Heroes", was observed in remembrance of the Anal heroes and warriors of the past who fought against and protected the Anal community from their foes.

The main heroes of warriors of the Anal community of the past include Thuwnkhel, Volhnu and Pashel Kumtha among others.

Thuwnkhel is widely known for his traditional competition with Wangbren, the god of water, rain, flood in Meitei mythology when the latter fell in love with Anal maiden known as Shangnu.

Addressing the gathering, PS Monihring Anal, president of ANTA hailed the Phethas as protectors and defenders of Anal land.

It is because of them that we are now able to live peacefully and happily in this beautiful land of ours, said Monihring.

Lh Wolring, principal.

Anallon Christian Institute (ACI) as chief guest of the function, called for unity among the Anal Naga community to defend their land against the enemy and to preserve it.

He also stated that there are around 376 folk songs of the Anal Phetha sung by various elders.

Pashel Beshung, an elder of the community and president of Anal Art and Cultural Society narrated the stories of the Phethas.

The event was also attended by Wng Kohring, speaker, UNC as functional president and Jaruingam Pashel Anal, renowned actor from the Anal community as guest of honour along with Ex-MLA, St Victor Nunghlung, village chiefs and leaders of the Anal community.

Cultural dance, Phetha Sa Nam were also held as part of the programme.

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