Dimapur, April 19 (EMN): The spirit of joyful occasion come reckoning to the Ao tribe as preparations swing swiftly to welcome the Moatsu Festival. The festival has been scheduled on May 2 under the theme “Envisioning today’s cultural values for tomorrow,” at Local Ground, Diphupar village.
The host of the festival, Ao Senso Telongjem Diphupar (ASTD) president, Latong Pongen in a press release remarked that with the aim of imparting the significance of the festival to the younger generation, Moatsu is eagerly awaited.
Convenor, Planning Committee, A Akum Longkumer said the preparations are hectic though the mood is celebratory. He also expresses confidence that the youth will enhance their knowledge about the rich cultural practices of one’s community and also preserving the culture for posterity.
In addition, to foster better relationship and co ordination, the festival will also witness the different ranges of the Ao tribe and the various organisations within Diphupar village to take part in the traditional Tug of War.