A pre-Christmas celebration took place this evening at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima. Among the many highlights, lighting of Christmas candles by Governor of Nagaland & Meghalaya, RN Ravi and the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio while wife of the Governor Laxmi Ravi and wife of Chief Minister Kaisa Rio cut the Christmas cake. The advent Christmas celebration was followed by dinner hosted by the Governor and his wife.
Dimapur, December 22 (MExN): Conveying Christmas greeting, Naga Hoho today stated that Christmas is a time of sharing our love with one another. “Therefore, let us forgive and forget in the true spirit of Christ. As our almighty God has sacrificed His one and only Son, so that mankind will have a peaceful eternal life,” K Elu Ndang, General Secretary, Naga Hoho said in a message.
The Hoho also wished that “May this season brings love, joy and peace into every hearts and homes and celebrate in the real spirit of Christmas. Let this Christmas be a time of fulfilling our promises, manifesting our love and searching Christ in our hearts.”
The Naga Hoho conveyed its warm season greetings to all the Naga brethrens across the length and breadth of Naga Homeland.
NNC (Parent Body) urges national workers to unite
The NNC (Parent Body) under the leadership of Yilow Humtsoe, Zhiongba Yimchungru and V Nagi conveyed Christmas greetings to all with the message that “May the Prince of Peace bless each and every Naga people in the Homeland to have a peaceful and joyous Christmas.”
“We also remind the national workers to unite in the name of the Prince of Peace for our future freedom. May the Good lord help and strengthen our people to stand together for the peace of our homeland in days to come,” the NNC (Parent Body) stated.
“We also wish each and everyone a very happy new year 2020 as we march ahead with our people’s hope and desires for peace in the Homeland,” the greeting note stated while praying that “may God bless Nagaland abundantly.”
‘Maintain peaceful atmosphere’
The Advisor of Power, Government of Nagaland Tovihoto Ayemi, in his message extended warm Christmas greetings to the people of Dimapur. “Let the celebration of birth of the Prince of Peace be reflected in every home with cheer and happiness,” he said. During this festive season, Tovihoto also “appeal everyone to maintain a peaceful atmosphere and let harmonious existence continue to ring loud and clear in our society.” He also wished everyone a wonderful Christmas and a New Year filled with love, joy and prosperity.
