Liangmai tribe celebrates Chaga Ngee
Source: Chronicle News Service / Newmai News Network
Imphal, October 30 2023:
Liangmai community in Manipur and beyond came together to celebrate Chaga Ngee festival, one of the most significant cultural events of Liangmai community, on Monday.
Chaga Ngee embodies the essence of sanctification, purification, blessing, and thanksgiving.
This vibrant festival is marked by captivating cultural dances, melodious traditional songs, Liangmai sports, and a sumptuous feast, making it a highly anticipated occasion for the Liangmai people.
Liangmai individuals from diverse backgrounds engage in a day-long celebration of cultural extravaganza, which provides an opportunity for them to come together, promote their heritage, and foster a sense of unity.
The festival provides a moment for Liangmai people to connect their ancestral roots with the demands of modernity, bridging the gap between tradition and contemporary life.
In various festival venues, Liangmai communities gather to commemorate Chaga Ngee, fostering a spirit of brotherhood and celebration.
This festival is not just a cultural event; it is an occasion for the Liangmai people to reaffirm their connection with their heritage in a fast-paced world.
At Tamei headquarters in Tamenglong district, Liangmai community members celebrated the festival with a display of numerous cultural items.
The village of Makui also hosted a grand celebration at its main ground.
The event was organised by Makui Village Authority and Kawikin Group, featuring cultural dances and traditional sports, bringing the community together in festive spirit.
In Imphal, Liangmai people gathered at Dewlahland to mark the festival, an event organised by Liangmai Senior Citizen Forum, Imphal.
Festively attired attendees engaged in Chami Malapbo or kindling lire, followed by the lighting of the festival torch.
The celebration included an essay writing competition on the topic of 'Chaga Ngee and its significance'.
The festivities concluded with participants sharing a delightful Chaga taduam (Chaga Ngee food) .