Yinglong Pangmoo celebrated in Longleng

DIMAPUR — The Yongshei-Yungja village councils jointly celebrated Yinglong Pangmoo, a premier post-harvest festival of the Phom community, at Yongshei village in Longleng on October 2.

According to an update, Longleng Deputy Commissioner W Manpai Phom, addressing the gathering as the special guest, said that the main idea behind celebrating the Pangmoo festival is to revive and preserve the glorious age-old cultural and traditional heritage of the ancestors.

He described that the essence of the festival is rooted in building friendship and strengthening bonds among the community. He emphasised that the festival should be propagated in all Phom villages and expressed hope that it will be recognised by the state government at the state level.

The significance of Pangmoo was delivered by P Haüjai, head barick.

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It was mentioned that, like most Naga traditional festivals, Yinglong Pangmoo is a festival of thanksgiving, celebrated after the completion of all agricultural activities. It is observed when all granaries are filled with bountiful harvests and is marked with a strong sense of godliness and thanksgiving.

The literal term 'Pang' means Autumn and 'Moo' means festival. It is celebrated for six days, with each day having its own significance.