Sumi Community Old Ministers Hill delegation meets Tovihoto Ayemi

• KOHIMA — A delegation from the Sumi Community Old Ministers Hill, Kohima, led by chairman Obed Kinimi and general secretary Vitoka K Aye, paid a courtesy visit to Tovihoto Ayemi, Advisor for Tribal Affairs and Election, on Thursday at his official residence in Old Ministers Hill, Kohima.
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• Speaking on the occasion, Ayemi encouraged the Sumi Community to act as a responsible organisation, fostering relationships with other Naga communities in the state capital. He urged them to set a positive example that benefits Naga society.
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• Obed Kinimi and Vitoka K Aye with Tovihoto Ayemi in Kohima on Thursday.

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• He noted that working in civil society organisations is voluntary service but emphasised that leaders are chosen for their capability to take responsibility. He encouraged the community to continue preserving and practising indigenous Sumi cultural heritage and games, ensuring the present generation can appreciate and carry forward the rich culture.
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• Vitoka highlighted the upcoming Tuluni Festival, scheduled for July 8. He said the community is preparing to showcase indigenous cultural games in a unique way, including traditional fire-making by junior age groups, folk songs, ululation competitions for males and females, püxa kuxu competition for women, tug of war competition, indigenous war dance, Thishole women's folk song, and many more.

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• The Sumi Community Old Ministers Hill, Kohima, currently comprises 86 households. The community celebrated its silver jubilee on July 7, 2018.
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• Obed, meanwhile, expressed gratitude to Ayemi for allocating his residential quarter for the Tuluni festival celebration and for showing concern for the Sumi community.

LONGTILI C SANGTAM