IMPHAL, October 30: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today inaugurated the Chavang Kut 2014- the post harvest cultural confluence festival of the CHIKIMS at Galngam Lentol, Moreh border town under.
Marking the official opening of the festival, Gaikhangam unfurled the Kut flag. The celebration was held under the theme “Awakening, Discovery and Redemption for Unification”.
In his chief guest speech, Gaikhangam noted that with Moreh border town imminent to be the gateway to southeast-Asia, urbanisation is inevitable.
However, these changes will not infringe upon the rights and powers of the village chiefs or leaders, he said.
Maintaining that Kut is a unique festival of the colourful CHIKIMS tribes, Gaikhangam exhorted the people to live up to the spirit of the festival.
Around 40 tribes of Manipur are recognised so far by the government and still counting he said adding that Manipur being multi ethnic state he calls on the people to take the opportunity to spread the message of peace and oneness.
The celebration was also attended by IFCD minister Ngamthang Haokip as guest of honour and Manga Vaiphei, chairman Manipur Tribal Development Co-operation, as the function president.
Former Member of Parliament, Holkhomang Haokip, Ksh Robert ADC, Moreh also attended the function.
Dignitaries and cultural troupe from Kachin State, Chin State of Myanmar, Chitagong hills tracks of Bangladesh, Karbi-Anlong, Tripura Assam, Nagaland and Barak valley will take part in the three-days long festival.
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