DIMAPUR— Nagaland Governor La.Ganesan and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio have extended greetings to the Chang community on the occasion of Naknyulüm festival.
“The festival is celebrated to signify the triumph of good over evil. It was originally a religious ceremony to mark their deliverance from darkness. It also coincides with the first harvest season of the year and hence it is also celebrated as a harvest festival,” the governor’s greeting message read.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]“This festival is also a celebration of bonding through the exchange of gifts and delicacies amongst friends and relatives,” it added.
The chief minister also took to Twitter to convey his festive greetings: “I extend my warm greetings to our brothers and sisters from the Chang community on the occasion of Naknyulüm which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. I hope the festival is observed in its true spirit, fostering unity and goodwill,” Rio tweeted.