Minister for land resources development, soil & water conservation P. Longon addressed the Khaotaosey festival at Thonoknyu headquarter as the chief guest on January 18. Parliamentary Secretary for fisheries relief & rehabilitation printing and stationery S. Heno graced the occasion as the guest of honour.Addressing the gathering Longon declared Khaotaosey festival as the “festival of festivals” among many festivals in Khiamniungan.
Longon also stated that DAN government have initiated a lot of developmental activities in various sectors specially for giving due importance to undeveloped areas like sub-division of Noklak and others. He appealed to the Khiamniungans to cooperate with the government and to maintain peace and unity amongst themselves.
He also donated `1 lakh for the construction log drum house to Thonoknyu, `1 lakh for the log drum to Peshu village respectively and `10 thousand each to the dancing troupes of each Khiamniungan village. Heno also donated `10 thousand each to the dancing troupe.
Significance of the festivals was delivered by Puchai P.M. Ex-Secretary Khiamniungan Tribal Council. The programme was chaired by W. Chuba Lam President, KTC. Earlier, dedicatory prayer was pronounced by Rev. Hanpao, Youth Secretary KBCA while welcome address was delivered by Thangou Convenor Planning Committee.
Vote of thanks was proposed by Y.P. Chillio, Secretary Planning Committee and benediction prayer by Liang Pastor Thonoknyu town. ADC Noklak Taniu and EAC Noklak Thangpong and government officials attended the function.
Longon also stated that DAN government have initiated a lot of developmental activities in various sectors specially for giving due importance to undeveloped areas like sub-division of Noklak and others. He appealed to the Khiamniungans to cooperate with the government and to maintain peace and unity amongst themselves.
He also donated `1 lakh for the construction log drum house to Thonoknyu, `1 lakh for the log drum to Peshu village respectively and `10 thousand each to the dancing troupes of each Khiamniungan village. Heno also donated `10 thousand each to the dancing troupe.
Significance of the festivals was delivered by Puchai P.M. Ex-Secretary Khiamniungan Tribal Council. The programme was chaired by W. Chuba Lam President, KTC. Earlier, dedicatory prayer was pronounced by Rev. Hanpao, Youth Secretary KBCA while welcome address was delivered by Thangou Convenor Planning Committee.
Vote of thanks was proposed by Y.P. Chillio, Secretary Planning Committee and benediction prayer by Liang Pastor Thonoknyu town. ADC Noklak Taniu and EAC Noklak Thangpong and government officials attended the function.
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