Tribal chiefs uphold spirit of indigeneity
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 27 2023:
Titular king Leisemba Sanajaoba accorded a warm welcome to the tribal chiefs who came to Sana Konung to present gifts as a part of Mera Houchongba celebration, today.
Mera Houchongba is a traditional and annual festival of Manipur which symbolises oneness between various ethnic communities of hill and valley.
The tribal chiefs arrived at Sana Konung this evening and a reception ceremony was held in their honour.
At the ceremony, Leisemba Sanajaoba who is a Rajya Sabha MP said that this year Mera Houchongba will be held in a low key manner due to the ongoing crisis in Manipur.
He continued that the violence in Manipur is terrifying and also embarrassing to the people who know the history of the erstwhile kingdom.
Appealing to discard separatist idea and think for the collective good of the State, the titular king said that the unity and integrity of Manipur will remain intact as long as Meeteis live.