L Chubaonen Longkumer and Sharingain Longkumer with other
disgnitaries during Moatsü celebration in Ungma village on Friday.
- DIMAPUR — Jenangsanger
Kosasanger Pusu Menden Ungma (JKPMU) celebrated Moatsü festival at Imlang
Aonglenden in Ungma village on May 2 with L Chubaonen Longkumer, director of
Soil and Water Conservation, as the chief guest. The Speaker of Nagaland
Legislative Assembly, Sharingain Longkumer, also attended the celebration.
- In his address, the chief guest highlighted how festivals
were once considered cultural institutions by the forefathers—platforms for
learning folk songs, dances, customs and values. He stated that festivals
served as the best schools, nurturing and preserving the heritage.
- He urged the present generation to embrace technology not
only for convenience but also as a powerful tool for cultural preservation.
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- Dwelling on population and census, he described it as a
matter of grave concern saying that “While India is among the most populous
nations in the world, our region—particularly the northeast and even more so
our village—is experiencing an alarming decline in population.”
- Referring to available data, he pointed out that the number
of deaths is surpassing the number of births in many villages. He, therefore,
stressed the importance of census accuracy and urged villagers to be meticulous
when recording census data. He warned that a continued drop in population could
lead to significant consequences.
- Chubaonen also spoke about the importance of wise
agricultural practices. Using the example of chemical fertilisers, he said,
“Every technology or substance has its merits and demerits. Chemical
fertilisers provide direct benefits to crops, but we must use them wisely and
with awareness.”
- Speaking on development particularly in agriculture and
allied sectors, Chubaonen emphasised that while many projects come with
government subsidies, their success hinges on active community involvement.
- Stressing on the importance of community participation, he
called upon the community to encourage one another and contribute to make
progress a reality.
- Imlikokba Imsong, tatar, delivered the welcome address
followed by a presentation on the significance of Moatsü festival by
Nungsangmeren Jamir, tatar.
- A series of vibrant cultural performances marked the
celebrations.
