Aimol celebrates Lamjir Uut
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, October 29 2018:
Lamjir Uut, a pre-harvesting festival of Aimol tribe was celebrated on the theme 'Traditional culture is our pride and identity" at Aimol Khudamphai village today.
The event was graced by Manipur State Disaster Management Vice-Chairman, Adim Pamei as chief guest, retd Range Forest Officer, Chaithu Rangeilow Aimol as president, BJP Manipur Pradesh State Core Committee member, Yanglet Haokip, Assistant Director, AYJNISHD, Lanu Wanboy Aimol, BJP Manipur Pradesh founder member, Laishram Subash Singh as guests of honour.
Various traditional dances and songs were showcased during the event organised by Khudamphai village.
About the festival, S Alal Aimol said that the tribe celebrates the Lamjir Uut annually before harvesting.
During the celebration, the villagers/tribe clean/renovate and reconstruct village roads leading to the field to facilitate easy passage of harvested products.
The villagers also praise and thank Lord for bestowing good harvest and happiness, he said.
Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, Adim Pamei encouraged the Aimol tribe to preserve and promote its identity by protecting and growing its tradition and culture.