Sangphur village, Shamator district, hosts Mini-Hornbill Extension of Tsüngkamnyo festival.
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Advisor Keoshu highlights brotherhood between Aos and Yimkhiung
DIMAPUR — The Mini-Hornbill Extension of Tsüngkamnyo festival was celebrated on Thursday at Sangphur village, Shamator district, with Advisor for Youth Resources & Sports, S Keoshu Yimchunger, as the guest of honour.
In his speech, the advisor welcomed all invitees and expressed gratitude to the Longsa Village Council for travelling all the way from Mokokchung district, reflecting the deep bond of brotherhood between the two communities, a DIPR report stated.
Keoshu shared how the Aos entered Yimkhiung land with the message of Christianity and education, noting that the Yimkhiung people embraced Christianity through Sema and Ao missionaries.
He further acknowledged the Aos as pioneers who continue to lead the Nagas as a whole. Through the joint celebration of the Tsüngkamnyo festival with the Longsa Village Council, he expressed hope that Sangphur and Longsa villages would further strengthen ties, bringing the Ao and Yimkhiung tribes closer as brothers and sisters.
Sanglipong S Panger, PRO to the Lok Sabha MP S Supongmeren Jamir, who attended the festival spoke on behalf of Jamir, assured that the relationship between the Aos and Sangphur in particular, and the Yimkhiung community in general, would continue to grow stronger.
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He emphasised that while nothing material is taken after life, building good relationships and friendships creates a better society — “one that reflects heaven on earth.”
Panger also shared that his association with Sangphur is longstanding and will continue to grow stronger. He assured that before the end of the tenure, he and the MP would visit Sangphur village together.
Akangjungshi, Chairman of the Longsa Village Council, thanked the Sangphur Village Council for the invitation and expressed his desire for a closer relationship between the two villages.
He assured that in the coming days Sangphur village would also be invited to Ao festivals, allowing both communities to share their rich and beautiful cultural heritage while building strong bridges between the Yimkhiung and Ao tribes.
He also invoked blessings for the year 2026 upon all citizens of Sangphur during the Tsungkamnyo Festival.
The programme concluded with cultural dances and traditional displays.
MP Phangnon greets Yimkhiung community
Nagaland Rajya Sabha S Phangnon Konyak has extended greetings to the Yimkhiung community on the occasion of Tsüngkamnyo festival. In her greeting message, the MP expressed hope that the “festival of thanksgiving and unity brings peace, prosperity, and continued well-being to all, while further strengthening the bonds of harmony and togetherness within the community.” Phangnon also prayed for “happiness, progress and blessings for every household.”