Staff Reporter
Dimapur, July 8
Former councilor of Dimapur Municipal Council, Pukhavi Yepthomi, has appealed to the community to uphold traditional values and of unity in the village and to foster the spirit of brotherhood with other Naga tribes. According to him, the stated values were the very essence of Tulini.
Addressing the Tuluni festival celebrations in Ghonivi village under Kaghaboto area in Niuland sub-division Wednesday morning, Yepthomi reminded the gathering about the joyous occasion of Tuluni as practiced by forefathers in the days of yore. Those days, he said, the festival was observed for forgiveness and sharing, and to strengthen relations among the people.
Yepthomi called upon the villagers to emulate the gesture of their forefathers in maintaining unity in the village as well to foster the spirit of brotherhood and understanding with other villages and tribal communities.
In his advice to the village folks, Pukhavi Yepthomi said unity and cooperation can ‘usher in all-round advancement and growth’. It could be spiritual, economic, or cultural, he said and called for support to dependable and sincere leaders. Pukhavi, who was accompanied by his wife, also encouraged the villagers to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Sumi Naga.
The Tuluni celebrations in Ghonivi village were organized by the women department of Ghonivi Baptist Church. All the villagers, the young and the old, celebrated the event attired in traditional finery.
Later, a grand Tuluni feast and a raffle draw, and presentation of cultural items marked the event of the day.
