Dimapur, March 31 (EMN): State governor, P.B. Acharya has extended warm greetings to the Konyak community on the occasion of Aoling Monyu festival.
In a message, Governor, stated that Aoling festival celebrates the arrival of spring and prays for a good upcoming harvest. The Festival is a vibrant spring festival and of great cultural significance for the Konyaks. The festival marks the end of the sowing season and is a time for jubilation through dance, songs, food and thanks giving to the deities for seeking good fortune and blessings. Let us take time to thank Almighty for His unwavering love and blessing.
“‘Kah-hampalan’ (kisans) are the ‘annadata’ (food providers) who work hard to provide for us. Let us also remember and thank them for their hard work. The Central and State Governments have wonderful welfare projects for them including soil testing, Kisan credit card, National Food Security Mission etc., to help in production and productivity. It should be our responsibility that these welfare projects are made known to them and motivate them to avail the services for their benefit,” Acharya added.
Governor called upon the people to continue to safeguard and promote the rich culture and traditions through the festivals and come together and rededicate to make the atmosphere conducive in our towns and villages for peaceful co-existence and for all round development in the State.
Acharya alone with his lady wife Kavita Acharya conveyed best wishes to the Konyak community and prayed that the festival of Aoling bring peace, unity and prosperity to the Konyaks in particular and Nagas in general.
