La. Ganesan and Pius Lotha along with other leaders from the
Lotha community during the book launch event at Raj Bhavan in Kohima on
Saturday.
- DIMAPUR — A book
titled “The Lotha Naga Customary Law, Practices & Attires,” written by P
Pius Lotha was launched on Saturday at Dr. Imkongliba Ao Hall, Raj Bhavan,
Kohima.
- Governor of Nagaland, La. Ganesan, who released the book,
commended the author’s dedication and scholarly contribution. He termed the
book launch as more than a literary event but a tribute to the enduring spirit
of the Lotha Naga community and a reaffirmation of the collective duty to
preserve indigenous culture.
- An update from Raj Bhavan stated that the governor lauded
Pius Lotha for his meticulous research, describing the book as a “source of
invaluable knowledge” that captures the essence of Lotha traditions,
governance, family structures, customary laws and traditional attires.
- He highlighted that the work offers not just a historical
account, but a living dialogue between the past and the present.
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- “Our society has long depended on oral narratives. This
written effort ensures that our customs and values are not lost to time but
preserved for generations,” Ganesan said.
- Emphasising the importance of cultural rootedness in the
face of globalisation, the governor stated that tradition is not a relic of the
past but the foundation of one’s identity. He added that such documentation is
especially vital for the youth in fostering a sense of pride, belonging and
resilience.
