Kohima, April 28 (EMN): Following the invitation extended by the Ao Senden, the Angamis, led by the Angami Public Organisation, the apex body of Angami, will be joining the celebration of Moatsü festival on May 2.
In a release issued by the publicity committee, specifically set up by APO for the Moatsü festival, informed that a total of 1000 delegates from the four Angami ranges will be joining the Ao Nagas for Moatsü festival.
“The APO always respects and honours the traditional and cultural practices of the Nagas. Likewise, the APO has graciously accepted the invitation of the Ao Senden to celebrate the Moatsü festival with them,” the release said.
The APO, while appreciating the Ao Senden for inviting the Angamis to their premier festival, expressed hope that the goodwill initiative of the Ao Nagas will go a long way in promoting unity and friendship among the Nagas.
The delegates, on the day, will depart at 4 a.m. from Kohima Local Ground. To this, the members from the APO and its frontal organisations including Angami Youth Organisation, Angami Students’ Union, Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho, Angami Gazetted Officers’ Krotho, Angami Sorts Association, Western Angami Public Organisation and Southern Angami Public Organisation have been requested to assemble at the starting point prior ahead of time.
The departure point for members of Northern Angami Public Organisation is at Botsa at 5 a.m. while the departure point for members of Chakhroma Public Organisation will be at DDSC Stadium, Dimapur.
It also informed that all the delegates will assemble at Alichen in Mokokchung, wherein, the delegates will be given time to dress-up. For those taking part in the cultural items, time will also be given to them for rehearsal at Alichen.
Meanwhile, the publicity committee, on behalf of APO, has requested all the delegates to dress well in their traditional attires, while the delegates have also been directed to refrain from use of alcohol on the day.
The APO has also made a fervent appeal to all the Angamis residing in and around Mokokchung and neighbouring districts to take part in the celebration.
