The Ao neighborhood celebrated the premier competition Moatsü with grandeur and cultural vibrancy throughout Chümoukedima, Sungratsu and Guwahati, bringing collectively members for conventional observances, performances and indigenous video games.
In Chümoukedima, the Ao Senso Telungjem Chümoukedima (ASTC), in collaboration with North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), organised the competition beneath the theme “Nechi Ranglok” which means “Specializing in Fact and Liberation” at Sammagooting Floor, Chümoumkedima. The programme was graced by minister for Public Well being Engineering and Cooperation, Jacob Zhimomi, as chief visitor, and minister for Rural Growth and SIRD, Metsubo Jamir, as visitor of honour. Nuklutoshi MLA hosted the occasion.
Extending greetings, Jacob lauded the progress of Nagaland’s various cultures and tribes. He expressed pleasure within the identification of the Naga individuals, noting that festivals comparable to Moatsü and Hornbill replicate the traditions and spirit of the forefathers.
Jacob emphasised the necessity to promote unity amongst all Naga tribes past households and communities. Highlighting the progress of the Ao neighborhood in varied fields, he urged them to take accountability in fostering a standard Naga identification. He identified that whereas improvement was progressing, unity should be strengthened and points addressed collectively past politics.
He burdened that improvement was not restricted to infrastructure but additionally encompassed cultural values, social behaviour and character, that are important for a progressive society. He known as for unity that transcends households, urging individuals to dwell with each other’s shortcomings to maneuver ahead.
Jacob additionally cautioned that unity and values displayed throughout festivals mustn’t stay confined to such events however proceed in on a regular basis life. He urged all to work collectively in direction of a shared identification and future, and to stay united for the welfare and progress of the Naga individuals.
Metsubo Jamir, in his deal with, expressed hope that Moatsü would sow seeds of friendship amongst Aos, neighbouring villages and different tribes, and burdened the necessity to protect Ao language and cultural practices.
He reminded that as forefathers prayed for blessings, the current technology should proceed to hunt blessings from God and each other. Metsubo famous that Aos are sometimes thought to be a pillar for others, and urged the neighborhood to dwell in unity and peace, as their lifestyle displays on the bigger society.
Referring to cultural shows and indigenous video games, he cautioned towards treating them as mere shows, stressing that Ao traditions, practices and language are steadily disappearing. He warned that overemphasis on studying different languages might erode identification, and suggested Aos to protect their language and cultural heritage whereas remaining united.
Nuklutoshi emphasised the significance of educating youthful generations Ao cultural practices, traditions and values.
He famous that within the new Chümoukedima district, Ao leaders and neighborhood members had been celebrating the competition collectively, and burdened that festivals should be noticed with sincerity, from the center, within the title of God and in true unity. He urged Aos residing in Chümoukedima to set an instance for others by residing in unity and resilience, regardless of district demarcations between Dimapur and Chümoukedima.
Referring to Moatsü as a competition of blessings, Nuklutoshi expressed hope that everybody would obtain and carry its blessings with them.
Highlighting the importance of the competition, Chuba Imchen defined that Moatsü includes sharing and forgiving each other, and is noticed after the completion of the sowing season to wish for a bountiful harvest.
Greetings had been delivered by Chümoukedima Village Council chairman Razüovotuo Chatsu and Jap Naga Peoples Union Chümoukedima president Chumriba Sangtam. The programme started with a gap act by Medemma Zunga, adopted by folks fusion offered by Anüpang Ola. Cultural shows had been showcased by Ongpangkong, Jangpetkong and Langpangkong Senso Telungjem, whereas indigenous video games had been organised by the Ao Youth Organisation, Chümoukedima.
The occasion was compered by Soyim and Wangshirenla, with invocation provided by Dr. Imtisangba, pastor of Chümoukedima Ao Baptist Arogo. ASTC president Dr. Moa Walling delivered the welcome deal with. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Moatsü Planning Committee convenor Er. Manen Jamir and benediction by Rev. A. Temsu Longkumer, pastor of PBC CMD. The occasion concluded with a tree plantation.
At Sungratsu, Moatsu was celebrated with conventional grandeur at Sungratsu village, marked by the ceremonial awakening of the log drum, symbolising the graduation of Inexperienced Moatsu 2.0.
A whole lot of individuals from totally different walks of life gathered to witness the rhythmic beating of the log drum, a robust cultural image of the Ao Naga neighborhood, formally asserting the beginning of the celebrations.
The programme was graced by chief secretary Sentiyanger Imchen because the particular visitor, and was held beneath the theme “Sobilba Lipokum – Eco Cultural Dwelling.”
Addressing the gathering, Imchen stated Moatsu, as noticed by forefathers, was historically related to searching for a bountiful harvest and fostering unity inside the neighborhood. He emphasised that the competition strengthens social cohesion because it transcends distinctions of sophistication, creed or financial standing.
“Moatsu strengthens unity among the many individuals because it doesn’t distinguish between wealthy and poor,” he stated, including that individuals from far and close to come collectively to have fun and share in communal feasts, reinforcing the spirit of togetherness.
He recommended the individuals of Sungratsu for his or her robust sense of neighborhood and willingness to contribute in direction of collective welfare. He urged them to proceed preserving such traditions of cooperation and mutual help.
Reflecting on altering perceptions, Imchen famous that earlier, festivals like Moatsu and Tsungremmung had been considered with apprehension by church buildings, resulting in a decline of their observance. Nonetheless, he stated there was a constructive shift in mindset, with such festivals now being extensively celebrated in each rural and concrete areas.
He additionally highlighted the significance of cultural festivals in serving to youthful generations join with their roots, particularly these residing away from their native villages. Expressing concern over the gradual erosion of language and cultural identification, he stated many youths had been dropping contact with their mom tongue.
“Should you have no idea your roots and tradition, how will you realize your social identification?” he requested, urging the youthful technology to protect their heritage.
Earlier, speeches had been delivered by Sungratsu Village Council chairman S. Bendang Aier, retired IPS officer L. Bendang Lemtur and Imlitoshi Walling.
The programme additionally featured conventional folks songs and dances by varied cultural troupes, and concluded with a grand neighborhood feast.
In the meantime, in Guwahati, the Ao Senso Welfare Telungjem Guwahati (ASWTG) celebrated Moatsü at Naga Chokka with enthusiasm and cultural richness. Visitor speaker Okay. Temjen Jamir, writer and editor of Tir Yimyim, emphasised the significance of preserving cultural values and work tradition, cautioning that celebrations with out significant effort had been incomplete. He urged Ao neighborhood members exterior Nagaland to contribute as “mind acquire” moderately than “mind drain.”
Rev. Dr. Toshirenba exhorted the gathering on the relevance of Moatsü in modern society, encouraging youth to embrace cultural values past apparel. Highlights included a farmers’ market showcasing native produce, a standard folks dance by Ao Kaketshir Telungjem Guwahati, and a youngsters’s trend present in Ao apparel. The occasion additionally featured curated cultural merchandise and witnessed lively participation from neighborhood members and invitees. Earlier, ASWTG president, Mangronger Jamir delivered the welcome speech and invocation by Rev. Puna.