Chang-Kut
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 19 2013 :
The auspicious post-harvest festival of the Mate tribe, "Chang-Kut" was observed at Tengnoupal village of Chandel district, one of the oldest villages mostly inhabited by the Mates.
The festival started to be observed every year with the initiative of Houlim Loikhom Mate and his villagers when he had migrated from Loutei village of Ukhrul district.
This year's celebration was declared open by Pastor Th Chongloi of Tengnoupal.
Gojendro, SDO Tengnoupal, Ingocha, SDC Tengnoupal, Yullli Anal, AC Chandel, Thongkhohou Mate, President Mate Tribe Union, Barun, Adjutant 24 AR, Dharmendra, RMO 24 AR were among the special guests of the festival.
The celebration was led by special guests for two sessions.
The noon session showcased cultural programmes while the night session was all about entertainment like Miss, Mr and Mrs Chang-Kut contest.