Author Saikha Zhimomi and Sümi Hoho President I Nikheto Zhimomi during the book release on July 29.
Dimapur, August 1 (MExN): A book on Ashu Igha, the first settler of Ighanumi Village titled ‘Ashu Igha Phuwo Ghili’ authored by Saikha Zhimomi with the consent of Ighanumi Village Council was released on July 29.
According to a press release received here on Monday, the book was officially released by Sümi Hoho President, I Nikheto Zhimomi at Ighanumi Village Community hall. Zhimomi said that with Ighanumi being the ancestral village of the Sümis, releasing this book will enlighten the younger generation and Sümis in general to know about their roots and past history.
He also noted that Nagas do not have written records and everything was passed down to the next generation by word of mouth. For this very reason, we are losing our history, he said, adding that publication of such books would immensely benefit Sümis and Nagas in general.
Zhimomi also reminded the people of Ighanumi to preserve and protect the flora and fauna of Ashu Igha village so that it would help researchers trace their roots and history, and at the same time, attract visitors and tourists which will benefit the Village.
Former Ighanumi Village Chairman, Kuhoji Kiba; VC Chairman Isak Lohe; VCM Vitoi Swu and Head GB Ighavito, Zhuwoto Kiba also gave short speeches. Ighanumi Village Head GB Nikuto Swu gave greetings and author Saikha Zhimomi delivered vote of thanks, the release stated.
The programme was chaired by Village Council Secretary, Kuhovi Sumi, Pastor, Khatio Ighanumi AG Church blessed the released book, Akaho A. Sema Pastor, Ighanumi Baptist Church invoked the programme and Xukuto Achumi Pastor, NCRC Ighanumi pronounced the benediction.
