Tikhir Women Union Kohima celebrates Teipo Tsahyoknyi

Published on Jan 27, 2025

Athrila S Sangtam with Tikhir Women Union Kohima officials during the celebration of Teipo Tsahyoknyi in Kohima on January 25.
DIMAPUR — The Tikhir Women Union Kohima celebrated the 12th Teipo Tsahyoknyi, a pre-sowing festival observed by the Tikhir women, on January 25 at JMC, Lerie, Kohima, with Athrila S Sangtam, joint secretary, Transport department, as the special guest.
According to an update, speaking on the occasion, the special guest encouraged the gathering to be self-reliant and not to forget the value of hard work taught by their ancestors and parents.
She encouraged the Tikhir women to preserve and become guardians of the tribe's rich cultural values, as well as to participate in decision-making within society.
She stated that the days when women were confined to the home for children and family alone are gone, and today, women are equal partners, playing a crucial role in building and developing society.
Yongchem, president of TWUK, gave the welcome note. Tsahyok Vila and Tsahyok Khin were performed by the Tikhir Sisters and Detsü Thongliu, respectively. The programme ended with a mass prayer.