Thuwu-ni festival concludes in Pughoboto

Dimapur, November 17: Third edition of the three-day Thuwu-ni festival on the theme “Celebrating indigenous life” in Pughoboto concluded on November 16 with minister for School Education and SCERT, Yitachu, as the chief guest of the valedictory function. Thuwu-ni is an annual event initiated by local MLA and minister of PWD (R&B) Y Vikheho Swu to bring together 22 villages under Pughoboto sub-division in Zunheboto district and also to showcase the rich culture and tradition, agri and allied products and also to celebrate the different talents of the youth in music and fashion of the area. Addressing the mammoth gathering, Yitachu said the traditional games and culture of the Naga people were practiced by the forefathers since time immemorial, which constituted identity of the Naga people. He urged the present generation to take the lead in acknowledging and preserving the culture and tradition of the Naga people. Yitachu encouraged Naga people not to remain dormant but to work towards achieving greater height at par with the rest of the world. “Good or bad Nagas have boldly taken the decision that Nagas are separate tribe and community and therefore will remain sovereign and independent,” he said, adding Government of India should acknowledge it and bring about solution to the vexed Naga political struggle. Dwelling on the ongoing political talks, he said all the public and factions, should be willing to accept a peaceful and negotiated solution.“If we achieve solution, only then Nagas will have a transformed life and progress ahead in the land given by the Almighty to the Nagas... but if we continue not to accept the solution and remain disturbed with suspicion against each other, Nagas will go backward instead of moving forward,” he cautioned. Stating that Nagas were democratic traditionally, Yitachu said the introduction of government system just little more than 50 years has brought about “real democracy” and running the government through elected representatives. Also lamenting on the lack of its own resources, the minister urged on the need to work towards creating own resources to make the State sustainable. He further sought the public cooperation towards achieving better development and progress. Yitachu also informed that once the proposed Niuland-Zunheboto-Tuensang-Kiphire-Phek-Myanmar road is materialised, it will make Zunheboto district centrally located in Nagaland. In this regard, he urged the people of the district to be prepared and take full advantage for their welfare. Further, he called upon the people of Pughoboto Assembly Constituency to continue their support to Vikheho even in the 2018 State Assembly election in order to achieve more development and progress in the area. Results of indigenous games competitions Basket weaving competition (Amuto Ghokuxuni) 1st - Hoboto of Mudutsugho village 2nd -Ghokiye of Shesulimi village 3rd -Nishena of Mishilimi Fire Making (Ami Kukula Kukuzu) 1st - Kitobo Kiho of Hebolimi village 2nd - Khulu of Kitami village Enduro Cycling Race 1st - Ismamul from Shillong 2nd - Alemba from Kohima and Raj Kaushal from Himachal Pradesh Sumi Kick Fight (Akikiti) (Above 60 kg) 1st - Ahobo of Shesulimi village 2nd - Mughato of Shesulimi village 3rd - Shekuto of Mukalimi village (Below 60 kg) 1st - Niloto of Ghathashi village 2nd Kimiyeto of Awohumi village 3rd - Shekuto of Ighanumi village 4th - Bokato of Pughoboto Sümi Hopping 1st - Litomi of Hebolimi village 2nd - Nighalimi of Tsaphimi village 3rd - Pelito of Chishilimi village Naga Karting (Asu Gari) 1st - Swuto Swu & Kato Wotsa of Mishilimi village 2nd - Sheto & Apuvi of Hebolimi village 3rd - Ivika Zhimo & Kavito of Ighanumi village Stilt Race (Kakapo Kukuzu) 1st - Vixuto of Hebolimi village 2nd - Hosheto Wotsa of Ghokimi village 3rd - Hevishe of Mudutsugho village Taste of Sümi (cooking) 1st – Visheli Kinnimi of Pughoboto village 2nd – Nisheli Shohe of Shesulimi village 3rd – Phukuto Zhimo Chishilimi village Spear Kicking 1st – Toka of Shesulimi village 2nd – Kahovi of Iphonumi village 3rd – Pukhavi of Kilomi village Greased pole climbing (Aqhedu Kimli) 1st – Pukhavi, Jupito & Yepeto of Mudutsugho village 2nd – Vikiho Sheqi, Kanito Swu & Kughavi Wotsa of Mishilimi village 3rd – Kavito, Toqheho & Juwoto of Tukuliqa village.