Wokha: Spotlight on indigenous games on day-2 of Tokhü Emong celebrations

WOKHA — The second day of Tokhü Emong celebrations at public ground, Wokha town, was attended by MLA Jwenga Seb as the special guest, who officially flagged off the indigenous games competitions.

Extending Tokhü Emong greetings to the Lotha community, the MLA spoke on the longstanding bond between the Lotha and Rengma communities, citing shared boundaries, forests, and cultural ties as the foundation of their enduring relationship.

Visiting Wokha felt like “coming home,” Seb said.

Highlighting the values passed down by forebears, he underscored the importance of resilience, hard work, honesty, and unity.

He legislator against dependency on “freebies,” stating that benefits received without effort often come with consequences, and encouraged the community to embrace patience and diligence.

He further called for responsible preservation of natural resources, noting that conservation was practiced by ancestors even in the absence of formal education.

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On unethical hunting and fishing driven by greed, he warned that such practices threaten both the environment and the community’s sustenance.

Expressing concern over growing divisions within society, organisations, and among national workers, Seb urged the people to rise above tribal and internal differences and work collectively towards unity and progress.

Indigenous games competition

The indigenous games, officiated by local NGO Team Metamorphosis, featured high jump, traditional thread yarn, tug of war, and spear throwing.

In the traditional thread yarn competition, Lireni Odyuo secured first place, followed by Kimongi Murry and Lokyilongo Kithan as the first and second runners-up, respectively.

In the yodelling category, Chumben Erui emerged as the winner, while Chonben Tungoe and Chonben Kikon finished as first and second runners-up, respectively.

The high jump event was won by Nchumbemo Z Ezung, with Abamgo Ezung and Lanchithung in second and third positions, respectively.

In spear throwing, N Amos Humtsoe clinched the top spot.

The final match of the tug of war will be contested between GHS colony and Midland colony on November 7.