Dimapur, Sep. 17 (EMN): Impressed with the presentation of Naga indigenous games, State Governor PB Acharya urged the young artistes to promote such indigenous games, which form an integral part of the rich culture and tradition as well as their identity, handed down by the forefathers.
The Governor said this after witnessing a demonstration of Naga indigenous games at the lawns of Raj Bhavan, Kohima, on September 16 organised by the Department of Youth Resources and Sports.
The Governor stated that such indigenous games should be promoted as it forms integral part of our culture and tradition. He said such ancestral inheritance should not be forgotten as it identify of who we are.
The Governor also felt that most of the indigenous games were good exercises and would keep the body fit and healthy. Stating that the games do not need big ground or space and were easy to understand the rules, he encouraged the gathered to continue playing such games and to promote them.
Speaking on the importance of one’s identity, he said ‘Our dialect, the cloths we wear and sports we play make our identity and we should be proud of it and promote them.’
The indigenous games of various tribes of Nagaland demonstrated at Raj Bahavan included Naga wrestling (Naga Kene), Spear target throw (Otsso Chenta), Strength challenge (Peseum Petpu), Cane sliding (Cheli/fula), Naga go-carting (Sei Bagei), Jumping competition (Puxa-Kuxu), Touch and catch (Pipeei-be), Stilt bamboo walk race (Kara tsung/ jangtok) and Bamboo sieve (Zharu-ruthou).
The Youth Resources and Sports team was lead by its Director, Linda Solo, and other department officials.
