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(L) Parliamentary Secretary, Shetoyi Sumi, being carried in a palanquin to the village ground for Mim Kut celebration in Bongkolong village on January. (R) Kuki community presenting cultural item during Mim Kut celebration in Molvom village on January 17.[/caption]
A Staff Reporter
Dimapur, January 17
Along with other Kukis of the region, Bongkolong village in Peren district and Molvom village in Dimapur district celebrated the post harvest festival ‘Mim Kut’ in traditional fervor on January 17.
Various dance forms and songs with the accompaniment of drum beats reverberated Bongkolong village ground as four different blocks showcase the rich culture and tradition.Parliamentary Secretary of Fisheries, Printing & Stationary and chief guest, Shetoyi Sumi, who was impressed by the show, called upon the Kuki brethren not to lose the rich culture of the forefathers but to conserve and pass on to the younger generation. Stressing on Mim Kut, Shetoyi Sumi said all Naga tribes despite differences in tradition celebrate post harvest festival at different times of the year.
On his personal note, Shetoyi Sumi said his heart is dearer with the minority communities in the State. He said Kuki community is one which is lagging behind others in terms of infrastructure and economic development. While assuring to extend possible assistance in his capacity, Shetoyi Sumi urged the Bongkolong leaders to approach him in times of need.
He further advised the village community to live in harmony with surrounding villages for peaceful-co-existence. He said every tribe in Nagaland should live as one.
In a related celebration, Molvom village celebrated the Mim Kut, post harvest festival of the Kuki Nagas, on January 17 at the village ground.
Molvom community both young and old in their traditional finery gathered at the village ground with a spirit of unity. Though this year’s Mim Kut celebration was a private affair, Molvom village made sure that the celebration is marked in high spirits.
The organizers of the festival also ensured to keep the tradition alive by involving the community in the celebration otherwise a person could be fined for not gracing the festival. The whole idea was to bring in spirit of strong traditional connection and pass on the same to the younger generation.
In the daylong celebration, the gathering was entertained with traditional dances and folk songs by the Molvom elders, youth and children.